The Ellis County Press: Sheriff denies shoving incident

Sheriff denies shoving incident
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Editor on 01/08/2010 10:35:00


MEGAN GRAY and JOEY G. DAUBEN
_The Ellis County Press_
MIDLOTHIAN - Mike Spillers alleged he was assaulted by Sheriff Johnny Brown
Wednesday, Dec. 30, according to a police officer who is aware of the incident.
Spillers reported that Brown, a Midlothian Republican elected to his first term
as sheriff in 2008, pushed him against the window at Caroline's Country Café, a
restaurant on Old Highway 287 and Main Street.
Brown denied the allegations against him.
"I'm in a meeting Megan, make it quick," said Brown.
"No, it is not true [that I assaulted Spillers.]"
Calls to Spillers were not returned by press time.
The police officer who knows about the incident said charges could be
forthcoming on the sheriff.
The officer said the alleged assault occurred after Spillers used derogatory
language towards the sheriff over a verbal argument.
The owner of Caroline's said they were unaware of the allegations until
contacted by _The Ellis County Press_.