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North Cornwall Township police chief resigns following arrest of officer
1 month ago | By WGAL
Chief John Leahy had been on paid administrative leave as the township conducted its own investigation following the arrest of Officer Joseph Fischer in connection with the U.S. Capitol riot.
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Pa. police chief resigns after officer charged in assault on U.S. Capitol
1 month ago | By The Morning Call
The North Cornwall Township Board of Supervisors said in a statement read at Tuesday night's meeting that Chief John Leahy had “voluntarily elected to resign his employment.” Leahy had been placed on administrative leave with pay Feb. 20 as the township investigated Officer Joseph Fischer's arrest by the FBI.
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Pa. police chief's resignation announced after officer's arrest in Capitol riot
1 month ago | By Post Gazette
A Pennsylvania township has announced the resignation of its police chief after an officer was charged with federal offenses stemming from the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of former president Donald Trump over the results of the 2020 election.
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