North Carolina DOJ investigating Pilot Mountain Police Department
The North Carolina Department of Justice is investigating the Pilot Mountain Police Department.
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The North Carolina Department of Justice is investigating the Pilot Mountain Police Department.
Friday, the DOL confirmed that the 'Wage and Hour Division' opened the probe into the town.
Town manager Michael Boaz said effective Dec. 11, Sergeant Jason Chrismon and Officer Ryan Blizard were fired from the police department.
The Pilot Mountain police chief is on leave with pay amid an SBI investigation into the department. The town is giving an update Thursday at 1 p.m.
The SBI is investigating allegations of fraud at the Pilot Mountain Police Department, according to Angie Grube, a spokeswoman for the SBI.