GRAND FORKS COUNTY SHAKE-UP: Jail Director Bret Burkholder Terminated Over Grant Misuse Allegations

Grand Forks County (trfnews.i234.me) — Bret Burkholder, the now-former administrator of the Grand Forks County Correctional Center, is officially out of the position following a termination recommendation by the County Commission.

According to County Human Resources Director Michelle Thiel, Burkholder’s employment ended on April 8th. This follows reports that the Correctional Center improperly used state grant funds, leading commissioners to vote 3-2 recommending his dismissal.

Sheriff Andy Schneider, who oversees the facility, has not yet provided a comment regarding the matter. Efforts are also being made to reach Burkholder for his side of the story.

As of now, the position of jail administrator is vacant, and new leadership may soon be appointed to move the facility forward.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News

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