(KLZA)-- Richardson County Commissioners learned Tuesday that Deputy Sheriff Josh Townsend has resigned.

Townsend has accepted a position as a deputy in another county in Nebraska.

Two new Sheriff's Department vehicles approved for purchase during the August 23 Board meeting from Defender Supply, in Argyle, Texas has fallen through.

The vehicles are currently not available. At the present time there is not a state-bid price program in Nebraska for law enforcement vehicles to be purchased.

Sheriff Rick Hardesty also reported that a transmission will be replaced in a patrol unit.

The Sheriff also informed the Board he had attended a meeting organized by local citizens on August 27, to answer questions and address concerns of those citizens.