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Harbor Beach native supports nation s COVID-19 response on American soil

Harbor Beach native supports nation s COVID-19 response on American soil Task Force 46 press release April 15, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail Maj. Chad Curtis Conquergood, a native of Harbor Springs, Michigan, served as part of the Department of Defense s whole-of-government COVID-19 response under Task Force 46. (Courtesy Photo) EAST LANSING Maj. Chad Curtis Conquergood, a native of Harbor Springs, recently returned home after a year-long tour of service as part of the Department of Defense’s response to COVID-19 and preparation for any other concurrent natural or man-made incident in the homeland. Conquergood is a military policeman who served as a task force liaison officer with Task Force 46, U.S. Army North s flexible, adaptable headquarters responsible for supporting Department of Defense COVID-19 efforts and providing command and control over DoD military assets as part of Defense Support of Civil Authorities in the event of an all-hazards event or a chemical, biological,

Board to take up appeal of Lafayette officer fired after use-of-force

The Lafayette Police and Fire Civil Service Board heard concerns from the local NAACP before agreeing to hear an appeal from an officer who was fired for punching a handcuffed man.  In a largely procedural move, the board voted unanimously Wednesday to hear arguments from former Lafayette Police Officer Pablo Estrada and his attorney about why the discipline was  without cause and in bad faith.  Estrada is appealing in order to be reinstated onto the police force.  Board member Police Sgt. Paul Mouton said during the meeting that most appeals are accepted unless there is a technicality, such as filing the request too late. A hearing date for Estrada s appeal has not yet been scheduled. 

Lafayette police officer faces simple battery, malfeasance charges

A Lafayette police officer has been fired and is facing charges after an incident involving an arrested suspect near the parish jail.  Alex Ritter, 29, was arrested Wednesday and charged with malfeasance in office and simple battery, according to court records.  On Jan. 1, 2021, Chief Thomas Glover was made aware of an incident involving officer Alex Ritter following the arrest of a suspect, said department spokesperson Sr. Cpl. Bridgette Dugas.  An internal affairs investigation was conducted immediately and as a result of the investigation, Officer Alex Ritter was terminated effective today (Wednesday). Ritter was hired Jan. 26, 2020. Charges were filed against Ritter on Monday by the 15th Judicial District Attorney s Office. His indictment sites the incident as having happened on or about Dec. 31, 2020, and lists Edmond Thornton as a victim in the simple battery charge. Lafayette Sheriff s Office spokesperson Capt. John Mowell said the incident happened near the jai

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