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An internal affairs investigation into allegations that a Fort Myers police official wanted to hide the cost of a new police station has cleared the police official from wrongdoing after he was accused of ordering a subordinate to mislead city officials. The 108-page internal affairs investigation into Major William Newhouse shows that every member of […]
The discussions about creating a new police headquarters of the Fort Myers Police Department date back years. These talks also encompass several different ideas on how to fix the problem. Many thought that buying and renovating the old News-Press building would save taxpayers and the City of Fort Myers some money. The building is located […]
One of the highest-ranking officials in the Fort Myers Police Department quit his job. Now, he’s blaming Chief Diggs and questioning the department’s ethics. The Fort Myers Police Department Inspector general turned in his resignation which took effect at 5 p.m. on Friday. In his letter of resignation, the man, Donald Oswald, says Fort Myers […]
Hadley argued that Diggs did not violate any city policy in effect at the time the purchasing card, or P-card, charges accrued and had no official notice that his actions were inconsistent with his public responsibilities. "My office determined that the major issue we needed to prove was the element concerning corrupt intent," Hadley said. Last summer, the commission found there was probable cause to believe Diggs had violated state ethics laws. The panel voted to send the case to the state Department of Administrative Hearings, or DOAH, for trial. But Hadley convinced the administra...
Fort Myers resident critical of Chief Diggs warns Columbus mayor of transparency issues Published: April 29, 2021 6:16 PM EDT Updated: April 29, 2021 8:48 PM EDT Recommended Fort Myers police Chief Derrick Diggs wants the top police job in Columbus, Ohio. According to his resume, he’s selling himself as someone who builds trust and transparency while also improving community engagement with the police. But his track record on transparency could hinder him. And one outspoken Fort Myers resident is letting the mayor of Columbus know. Henry Jackson, the father of Fort Myers police Officer Jaso...