PLAINFIELD, Ind. — A Plainfield police officer involved in a police chase that killed an elderly couple in August has now resigned.
The Plainfield Police Department announced Wednesday evening that Officer Logan Westerfield, a five-year veteran, has resigned following the department’s conclusion of its internal investigation.
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According to PPD, the purpose of the internal investigation was to determine if Officer Westerfield complied with the department’s policies and procedures during the chase.
PPD did not explicitly state in its news release if its policies and procedures were followed when confirming Westerfield’s resignation. FOX59/CBS4 has contacted the department for clarity.
“We understand that this has been a challenging and emotional time for our community, and we deeply appreciate your patience and trust throughout this process,” said Plainfield Chief of Police Kyle Prewitt. “It is imperative that we preserve the integrity of our investigations and uphold the values of our department. Our commitment remains to be a police department that our community can be proud of.”