Martin County to swear in Cozart as Sheriff following Ingram resignation

By Martin County on Thursday, September 26, 2024
  • The 2024 Stanton Homecoming Queen is Lizzie Melendez, daughter of Victor and Sarah Melendez. Kahlil Bernal was crowned the Homecoming King, he is the son of Shamequia Johnson and George Bernal.
    The 2024 Stanton Homecoming Queen is Lizzie Melendez, daughter of Victor and Sarah Melendez. Kahlil Bernal was crowned the Homecoming King, he is the son of Shamequia Johnson and George Bernal.

    - In a surprising turn of events, Martin County Sheriff Brad Ingram announced his resignation earlier than anticipated during a County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday.

    The resignation, effective October 2, 2024, paves the way for Sheriff-elect Randy Cozart to take office sooner than originally planned. Cozart, who won the primary election against Ingram in March, was set to run uncontested on the …