Ashland County Jail Administrator firing ruled warranted

ASHLAND – Former Ashland County Jail Administrator’s Firing Ruled Warranted. An appeal and the possibility of bringing a legal suit against the county are what could be in store for the former Ashland County Jail Administrator Kim Lavasseur, now that her termination has been held up by an impartial county officer. The Ashland Daily Press reports Attorney John Carlson acting as the hearing officer upheld Lavasseur’s firing by Sheriff Brian Zupke. Lavasseur’s attorney said that former Sheriff Mick Brennan wasn’t included in discussions regarding her termination and that Lavasseur had a good relationship with the former Sheriff. She intends to appeal the decision of the county board. Lavasseur’s replacement Kyle Cadotte has been put on paid administrative leave after being involved in a single car accident.  Police say Cadotte’s truck drifted off the road, hit a mailbox, jumped a driveway and ran into a ditch and then Codotte allegedly left the scene. Officers called to the scene found an empty alcoholic seltzer can in his vehicle. The crash report listed alcohol as a possible factor in the accident.