City of Marlow Police Chief Fired

NEWS 9 has confirmed the City of Marlow has fired its police chief.

Wednesday, February 24th 2010, 6:27 pm

By: News 9


By Rusty Surette, NEWS 9

MARLOW, Oklahoma -- NEWS 9 has confirmed the City of Marlow has fired its police chief.

In a press release to the Marlow Review, the City of Marlow noted Bob Hill's removal was part of a detailed review of the city's police department following a chain of events spurred by the officers allegedly lying in testimony given during a hearing in a drug case.

"As part of this review, several meetings were held with Chief Bob Hill during which various areas of concerns regarding the operations of the Department under his leadership were explored," the release stated. "Based on those discussions, the decision was made that the best interest of the community would be served by seeking new leadership for the Department."

Acting Police Chief Jimmy Williams will remain in his position while a search for Hill's replacement is sought.

In January, the City of Marlow terminated Officers Rodney Richards and Randy Johnson.

A spokeswoman for the OSBI said its investigation into the Marlow Police Department is now complete and will soon be turned over to District Attorney Bret Burns for further review. Burns has said he'll consider filing charges against Hill and the former officers Richards and Johnson once he receives that report.

More on News9.com: 
- 2 Marlow Police Officers Fired Following Investigation 
- Marlow City Council Discusses Allegations Against Police Officers
- Authorities Investigate Corruption Within Marlow Police Force
- 3 Marlow Police Officers Placed on Leave
- New Accusations Against Marlow Police Officers

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