BETHEL, Ohio (WXIX) – A Tri-State police chief is on paid administrative leave amid an outside investigation, FOX19 NOW has confirmed.
Bethel Police Chief Chad Essert was notified May 8 that he was suspended due to “a formal investigation into allegations involving your conduct related to the operations of the Bethel Police Department,” according to a memo titled “Investigation” to him from Mayor Jay Noble.
FOX19 NOW obtained a copy Wednesday from the village’s attorney via a public record request…