According to our media partners WCSM, an area police chief who was on paid leave due to a misconduct investigation will resume his duties as a police officer.
The City of St. Marys announced that Brian Christopher will return to the police force as an officer on September 1.
According to WCSM, Christopher has requested to return to the rank of officer.
As previously reported by News Center 7, Christopher was placed on leave on May 27 due to allegations of workplace misconduct.
The exact details of the alleged misconduct have not been disclosed.
Christopher was hired in December 2003 and will become chief in 2024.
Lucas Turpin, a St Marys police sergeant, will be promoted to chief, and officer Scott Buschur to sergeant, according to WCSM.
“This has been a difficult and challenging time for everyone involved and we appreciate the patience of our community as we worked collaboratively to protect individuals’ rights, the integrity of the investigation, and to ensure due process,” according to a statement obtained by our coverage partner.
