After the process concluded, the county terminated Voss's employment for serious misconduct.
The broader financial investigation continued separately under the appropriate authorities.
There were additional allegations concerning towing referrals and related payments, but those required their own legal determinations.
Camille understood the difference.
Losing a job under an employment process wasn't the same as being convicted of a crime.
And she wanted the county to respect that distinction, even when the evidence made her angry.
Voss learned of the termination in a conference room at headquarters.
He arrived expecting another discussion about training or reassignment.
Instead, he received the formal decision and information concerning his procedural rights.
For several seconds, he sat motionless.
He'd worn the sheriff's uniform for fourteen years.
He'd responded to dangerous calls.
Helped people during storms.
And received recognition for certain actions earlier in his career.
Now his employment was ending because the review found serious misconduct.
He looked toward the folder.
For a moment, he felt an overwhelming desire to blame Camille.
If she hadn't been appointed sheriff, perhaps the incident would've been handled differently.
If she hadn't been wealthy, perhaps the damaged vehicle wouldn't have attracted so much attention.
If Solis had supported him, perhaps the reports would've told another story.
Then he remembered the video.
The first window breaking.
The younger deputy saying the registration was confirmed.
And the second strike.
He could no longer pretend those decisions belonged to someone else.
He'd made them.
The realization didn't instantly change him.
But it deprived him of the easiest excuse.
When he left headquarters, he walked past the same command room where he'd learned Camille was the new sheriff.
The door was closed.
He paused for a moment.
Then continued toward the parking lot.
For the first time in years, he was leaving the building without a badge.
The financial case proceeded more slowly.
Investigators examined disputed towing referrals, vendor payments, and communications involving several individuals.
Some transactions were explained through legitimate services.
Others supported allegations of improper billing or financial misconduct.
The appropriate authorities pursued charges or civil remedies where the evidence and law warranted them.
Ridgeway Recovery underwent significant changes.
Its ownership restructured parts of the business.
The county reviewed its towing contracts and established stronger oversight requirements.
Certain disputed charges were refunded through the applicable processes.
And vehicle owners whose cases required additional examination received information about how to seek review.
The resolution wasn't dramatic.
There was no single afternoon when every person involved confessed.
Some disputes remained contested.
Others were resolved through agreements, court proceedings, or administrative corrections.
But the financial records no longer disappeared into a system where one deputy's explanation automatically ended the discussion.
The county required clearer documentation.
Independent review.
And a more transparent process for questioning fees.
Camille considered those changes essential.