TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — Former U.S. Attorney Brian Moran will conduct an independent investigation of Pierce County Sheriff Ed Troyer. The Seattle Times reports council chair Derek Young announced an agreement with Moran Tuesday. The investigation stems from Troyer’s January confrontation with a Black newspaper carrier. After following the carrier in his SUV, Troyer called in a large police response, telling an emergency dispatcher that the carrier, Sedrick Altheimer, was threatening to kill him. A police incident report says Troyer walked back that claim after questioning by Tacoma police. Troyer maintains he was threatened but says he didn’t want to pursue charges. Tacoma police have stood by their report. Both parties have welcomed the investigation.
Former U.S. Attorney will investigate Pierce County sheriff
