Acting Circleville police chief placed on leave amid investigation into employee misconduct

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Steve Wilkinson told the Circleville city council on Tuesday Mayor Michelle Blanton hired him, and three days later she fired him.

The announcement comes two weeks after the city's police chief Shawn Baer was placed on leave and almost a week after the safety director was fired.CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio — The acting chief of the Circleville Police Department was placed on administrative leave, according to the Circleville mayor's office. The announcement comes two weeks after the city's police chief Shawn Baer was

“The City took this action in order to protect the integrity of the department while the investigation is ongoing,” Mayor Michelle Blanton said in the letter. Davis was appointed to fill in for Baer, who was also placed on paid administrative leave for potential misconduct allegations. He was accused of the following:Baer and Davis will remain on leave until the investigation is completed and the results are presented. The mayor said until then, they are not to step on city property, speak with city employees and disclose details on the investigation.

 

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