East Lansing Police Chief Kim Johnson remains on leave pending an internal investigation

EAST LANSING — East Lansing Police Chief Kim Johnson has been on paid administrative leave for more than a month following a complaint, but city officials have not released details about what led to an internal investigation, nor said when this could be completed.

In April, City Manager Robert Belleman said the city attorney’s investigation was related to an internal complaint. However, he would not say when the complaint was received, when Johnson was placed on leave or what type of complaint it was.

Belleman declined an interview request from the State Journal but said in an email, “The situation remains under review and (Deputy Police Chief Chad) Pride is serving as acting police chief until further notice.”

Pride, who also serves as a police spokesman, did not respond to a message about Johnson’s status.