she already has plans in place for new officers.
The Nowata County Commissioners accepted the resignation of former Sheriff Terry Sue Barnett at an emergency meeting yesterday morning. Mirta "Mickey" Hallett was appointed as interim Sheriff. Hallat says
Hallett says her plan is to update the jail but there is no timetable for the return of inmates. Hallett has nearly 30 years’ experience in law enforcement including several years as the Nowata County jail administrator. She is married to former Nowata County sheriff James Hallett as well.