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Soft on Crime, Hard on Safety
Out-of-town fugitives, convicted sex offenders, and violent repeat offenders are increasingly turning up in Clallam County — drawn by taxpayer-funded “harm reduction” programs, free housing, and a justice system that seems designed to accommodate them rather than protect residents. As the county considers a new “Criminal Justice Tax,” many are asking the obvious question: Why would we pay more for less safety?
Clallam County’s revolving door of justice keeps spinning — and the latest names behind bars show just how far the problem extends beyond our borders.
John Darren Fruin, age 58, is…
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