Benton County Prosecutor Van Stone has decided that no criminal charges will be filed against former Highfill Town Council member Larry Barnes for actions related to city purchases that he initiated and voted upon at a Council meeting on February 15th. “ We are satisfied that the council member in question has resigned from the council.”
Allegations investigated were that Barnes, with the knowledge of Mayor Chris Holland, arranged for and voted on the town’s purchase of a bulldozer and trailer while also receiving a $1,500 "commission" from the seller. Also, there were questions about Barnes’ role in the town's purchase of property from an estate and whether he would get a "commission" from the seller for negotiating the sale to the town, recommending the purchase, and voting in favor of it.
It seems that Justice is not only blind but also quite lenient for public officials and law enforcement officers in Benton County.
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