City of Meriwether County fires police chief and suspends police

ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – A town in Meriwether County has fired its police chief and suspended its entire police force.

The city of Warm Springs announced the “immediate dismissal” of Police Chief Emilio Quintana and the suspension of the entire police force following a “comprehensive department-wide investigation.”

“The decision to terminate Police Chief Quintana and suspend police service was made after careful review of recent events and emerging concerns regarding conduct and operations within the department,” city officials said in a news release.

Acting police chief Aisha Al-Khalifa will oversee the police department, city officials said, adding that neighboring agencies would help “(ensure) that essential police services continue without interruption.”

“The Meriwether Sheriff’s Office has responded and will continue to respond to all calls for service in the county and is ready to assist any community that has a request,” Sheriff Chuck Smith said in a statement.

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