Former Griggs County Sheriff, Eddy County deputy charged with Class C felony

Michael Beaver, the former sheriff of Griggs County and a former deputy in both Eddy and Wells counties, has been charged with a felony for tampering with public records.

The charge relates to Beaver's time as Griggs County Sheriff earlier this year, and his response to a controversy about aggressive policing at a community event.

Beaver was criticized by residents and Griggs County commissioners...