**For Immediate Release**
11/4/2025
***11/7/2025 Update***
In response to the charges filed against the City Treasurer, the City of Holden states: "The City of Holden has terminated Trista Garrett's employment and we are cooperating with the Johnson County Sheriff's Department and Prosecutor's actions in this matter. The City of Holden continues to be committed to transparency and fiscal accountability."
From the Johnson County Sheriff's Office:
**November 4, 2025**
**Subject: Investigation Announcement Regarding Employee Misconduct**
The Johnson County Sheriff's Office has initiated a criminal investigation following a request from Holden Police Chief David Mayhew.
Chief Mayhew received reports that raise concerns about potential employee misconduct within the city.
In response, the Johnson County Sheriff's Office is conducting an independent investigation into the allegations of possible misconduct or criminal activity. The City of Holden is fully cooperating with this investigation.
Given that this investigation is ongoing, we are unable to provide additional comments at this time.
We affirm our commitment to uphold the integrity of the investigation and the principle that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Thank you for your understanding.
-end statement from Johnson County Sherriff's Office.