The sheriff is wanting them back on the job now!

Adams County Sheriff Ryan Zollman said Tuesday that he’s relying on the county’s insurer to help determine the timeline for the return of two deputies involved in the fatal shooting of rancher Jack Yantis.

“When they tell me they’re good to go,” Zollman said. “Some come back quicker, some come back later. I’m not sure what other agencies use as a guideline. I’m using ICRMP (Idaho Counties Risk Management Program) as my source. They haven’t given me any idea.”

Extra patrols were put at their homes after Yantis’ death. One lives in Adams County and the other in Valley County. Previous reports that the deputies left their homes due to safety concerns were incorrect, Zollman said.

He said he hopes that any threats against him and the deputies are hollow, but he’s taking extra precautions.

“I sleep with shotgun by the door and a pistol on the headboard. Those are the realities of my life,” said Zollman.

He said he has no second thoughts about running for re-election next year.




I feel for the residents of Council and Adams county...

Picture of the two deputies via Idaho Statesman paper.

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