The decline of moral and ethical integrity.

An Alabama sheriff who pocketed $750,000 from funds meant to feed inmates is coming under

fresh scrutiny for the purchase of a beach house that costs nearly that amount of money.

Edoa County Sheriff Todd Entrican received $750,000 of compensation for a source he called food

provisions during a three year period. Entrican did not deny he received it despite the money being

allocated by federal state and municipal governments to feed inmates in the Edoa County jail.

Okay. So you got some money from the fads in the state and it was supposed to go toward

soup. Entrican, like other Alabama sheriffs, believe a pre-World War II state law allows them to

keep any excess inmate feeding funds for themselves. However, in counties such as Jefferson and Montgomery,

any excess money is supposed to be given to the county government. In forms filed with the

Alabama ethics commission, Entrican reported he made more than 250 grand each of the past three years

via the inmate feeding funds. So somebody's not paying attention by over spending or he's

cutting back a little too much. In regards to feeding of inmates, we utilize a registered

dietician to ensure adequate meals are provided. Daily Entrican told

AL.com and Alabama site in an email as you should be aware, Alabama law is clear as to my personal

financial responsibilities in the feeding of inmates, regardless of one's opinion of this statute

until legislature acts otherwise. The sheriff must follow the current law. Be as in be

as in yes. Yeah. You don't get to pay yourself a quarter of a million dollars a year. You idiot.

You thief. You complete absence of moral and ethical integrity person. He knew what was right. He

knew what was the right thing to do. Entrican's annual salaries 93 grand. However, Entrican was able

to purchase a four bedroom beach house with a built-in pool for 740 grand. Entrican and his wife

Karen also own a two-story home and orange beach worth more than 200 grand. Some residents

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