Lowndes Co. Sheriff facing charges in Hayneville

From the West Alabama Newsroom–

The Lowndes County Sheriff is facing charges following a heated exchange with the county commission at a recent commission meeting.

Hayneville Police Chief Kelvin Mitchell says Sheriff Christ West turned himself in — after learning that a warrant had been signed against him.

West is charged with Harassment — and Interfering-with-a-Governmental-Operation.

Mitchell says West was booked and released on $1035 dollars bond.

A court date was set for October 10th in the case at Hayneville Municipal Court.