Live Wednesday, January 31st, on Kevin Elkins radio 1440 AM at 7:15 AM, two former city employees, with their lawyer Mickey McDermitt, went on air with claims that they experienced retaliation after filing complaints against the MPD Police Chief. One former officer that goes by the name of Rene Jacqueline on facebook, but name is Rene Helton, claimed that she became the target from people of power, after filing her complaints against the Police Chief, because she refused to partake in his constant sexual harassment, explicit sexual advances, and unethical behavior.
During the interview, Rene Helton, stated that she has the evidence that include text messages, and other physical evidence pertaining to the complaints she filed with the MPD department. She further claimed that she went to several news outlets, and they refused to do a story on her legal claims, maybe because of fear and or favors.
Rene Helton, claims that three MPD officers came to her house during the time her family was having dinner, and informed her that she was fired, and to hand over her weapon, uniform and badge on November 29, 2023.