An Ohio sheriff’s patrol commander who declared on Facebook that he would not help Democrats and would require proof of who a person voted for before providing them aid has apologized, blaming prescribed sleep aids for causing his “out of character” actions.

An Ohio sheriff’s lieutenant reportedly vowed not to help anyone who supports Democrats, saying in a series of social media posts that he would need “proof of who you voted for” before rendering aid.Lt.

A lieutenant for an Ohio Sheriff's Office has apologized for Facebook posts saying that he would not help Democrats and would require proof of who a person voted for before aiding them.