Snohomish County Prosecutor’s Statement on Aaron Reardon

November 3, 2011

Everett Government

Here is the text of a statement from Snohomish County Prosecutor Mark Roe regarding the investigation of Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon…

Less than two weeks ago, a third party came forward with allegations that I believe require an independent investigation to determine the facts. When I learned of these allegations a few days later, I immediately decided to ask the Washington State Patrol to undertake such an investigation.

The allegations are just that at this point, unproven allegations. If true, they could potentially constitute a criminal act of official misconduct, which is why I felt a law enforcement agency should handle the investigation. This was the appropriate step to take, and I took it.

This is the exact same step, requesting a law enforcement investigation, which I would take no matter who the accusations were being made against. Since it is an active investigation however, I won’t have anything further to say about it. If others choose to make statements that is up to them.

It is my strong belief that no decisions or conclusions can, or should be made until the facts are known.

, ,

About My Everett News Staff

My Everett News is a hyperlocal news website featuring news and events in Everett, Washington. We also cover City of Everett information and items of interest to those who live and work in Everett.

View all posts by My Everett News Staff