Princeton Police Officers ask for merit board members to resign
Princeton Police Officers ask for merit board members to resign By Brady Williams and Jill Lyman | May 4, 2021 at 1:22 PM CDT - Updated May 4 at 7:10 PM
PRINCETON, Ind. (WFIE) - A group of Princeton Police Officers addressed the Princeton Police Merit Board at their meeting Tuesday, and they didnât hold back.
decision to reinstate Brandt George as an officer once his probation is over.
George was accused of allowing a suspect to toss a bag of heroin after his arrest.
In February, Brandt George reached a plea deal in the case for a misdemeanor charge of misconduct.
Princeton Police plan comments to Merit Board after vote to reinstate officer Princeton Police (Source: WFIE) By Jill Lyman | April 26, 2021 at 10:36 AM CDT - Updated April 26 at 10:36 AM
PRINCETON, Ind. (WFIE) - Some Princeton Police Officers requested time to speak at the next Police Merit Board meeting.
Chief McGraw says it will be concerning the decision to reinstate Brandt George as an officer.
He says despite rumors on social media, there has not been a âno confidenceâ vote against the board.
Chief McGraw says heâs not sure how many officers plan to speak, and it will be during the âofficer concernsâ sections of the next meeting on May 4 at 1 p.m.
Princeton Police Officer to be reinstated after probation for misconduct Brandt George (Princeton Police website) By Jill Lyman | April 20, 2021 at 11:38 AM CDT - Updated April 20 at 11:38 AM
PRINCETON, Ind. (WFIE) - The Princeton Police Officer accused of allowing a suspect to toss a bag of heroin after his arrest, will be allowed to return to work.
In February, Brandt George reached a plea deal in the case.
He had been charged with a felony, but it was amended to a misdemeanor as part of the agreement.
George was sentenced to 12 months in jail, which was suspended to probation.
Police Chief Derek McGraw says he recommended to the Princeton Police Merit Board that George be terminated, but the board voted to approve his reinstatement when his probation is over.