Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones has slammed reports alleging that Deputy Kinlee Hoyle emailed Thomas Matthew Crooks, the man shot and killed after allegedly trying to assassinate Donald Trump. Jones wrote on X that the reports were "completely false" and placed officers at risk.
Harris Jr, a NewsMax contributor, had written that Hoyle had prior communication with Crooks, citing FBI records obtained by Judicial Watch. However, the sheriff's office denied any involvement, and the FBI records were heavily redacted.
Deputy Kinlee Hoyle, a corrections officer from Ohio, has been at the center of the controversy. Here are five things to know about her:
- Hoyle graduated from Butler Tech Police Academy and was sworn into the Butler County Sheriff's Office Road Patrol Division.
- Her father was also in law enforcement and inspired her to pursue a career in the field.
- Hoyle is a powerlifter and has achieved impressive lifts, including squatting 336 pounds and deadlifting 352 pounds.
- She was praised by Sheriff Jones for her drive, physical readiness, and compassion for serving others.
- Hoyle has been serving in the sheriff's office since her graduation and has been involved in various community activities.
