Pacific County Prosecutor Ben Haslam
Pacific County Prosecutor Ben Haslam has decided to resign from his position. Haslam, who took over as prosecutor in August of last year after Mark McClain stepped down, gave his resignation to the county commissioners September 17.
Haslam, who was hired as the deputy prosecutor in 2018, is mainly retiring for personal reasons and to spend more time with his family. He plans to continue as prosecutor during the time the commissioners fill the position and said he will make sure there is a smooth transition with his successor with Pacific County Commissioners Lisa Olsen, Frank Wolfe and Michael Runyon.
Haslam told the Herald he would respond to more questions in the near future. "My focus now is on the trial next week," He said. "I will circle back to this once that is completed."