Fitzgerald out as Brighton police chief
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This March 2019 file photo shows former Brighton Police Chief Mark Fitzgerald handing out a Casey’s gift card as part of a MM4PD community outreach program. Fitzgerald was terminated Monday by the village.File photo
BRIGHTON Brighton Police Chief Mark Fitzgerald’s employment was terminated Monday, March 15, by the village board, according to a copy of a letter of termination obtained by The Telegraph through a Freedom of Information Act request.
On Oct. 19, 2020, Fitzgerald was placed on administrative leave with pay pending an internal administrative investigation. The village would not discuss the matter while the investigation was pending. There still are state and federal criminal investigations pending, but the investigation by Macoupin County is complete.