Deputy Sangster Requests Order of Protection be Lifted
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JACKSON, Tenn. — A request for an order of protection to be lifted just days before the hearing with Madison county deputy Sharon Sangster and former Sheriff David Woolfork. “I was shocked that at this time in his career it popped up and its just disturbing a man that has a career and comes against him,” Melanie Miles, who lives in Madison County said. Madison County residents reflected on former Sheriff David Woolfork’s sexual harassment case that has evolved over the past several months. According to her lawyer, Deputy Sharon Sangster has decided to request her order of protection against the former sheriff be lifted. “It makes me wonder if she actually needed, the order of protection if she lifted it,” Latrice Cole, who also lives in Madison County, said. Sangster asked a Madison County judge for the order of protection in October, the day after she said Woolfork went to her house after drinking, hit her and tried to force her to have sex with him. A few weeks later, Sangster was placed on paid administrative leave. Some residents said they believe Sangster made the right decision to file an order of protection against Woolfork. “I think she was right in doing that, I think if she filed an order of protection if that happened to her I think that was right,” Rebecca Moore, a Madison county resident, said. Part of the statement Sangster’s lawyer released today said, “We see no need to put miss Sangster or any other witnesses through the stress of another hearing.” This hearing was scheduled for March 3. It also said, “Miss Sangster has resolved her claims with the county and is looking forward to returning to work in an environment free from sexual harassment and intimidation.” “I guess she feels safe enough to go back to her workplace and perform her duties.” Miles said. Woolfork was indicted on charges of attempted aggravated sexual battery and domestic assault against deputy Sangster. Woolfork’s criminal hearing will be March 3.
