The county commissioner and a city council member are backing the proposal, but some said it would unfairly impact the homeless population.
SHELTON, Wash. — Those arrested for crimes like public intoxication, defecating, malicious mischief, even theft, could be given a chance to have their charges dropped in Mason County, under a proposal being floated by two elected officials.
There would be a catch: the offenders would have to agree to leave Mason County, for up to a year.
”We want to have an impact that makes us a safer community,” said Randy Neatherlin, Mason County commissioner. “If they don’t want to be prosecuted
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