City of Taft reaches $180,000 settlement with former police chief

City of Taft reaches $180,000 settlement with former police chief

Nearly one year after his termination, former Taft Police Chief John Landreth has reached a settlement agreement with the city, resolving a lawsuit he filed against them in 2025.The settlement, approved by The City Council calls for the city to pay Landreth $180,000 and place a letter in his personnel file withdrawing accusations made against him.Landreth filed suit against the city in 2025 following his termination in April of that year. The te…