Minot Police Chief Finalist Drops Out over Council Member Concerns

Minot Police Chief finalist drops out over council member concerns

MINOT, ND (KXNET) — The search for Minot’s next police chief took a turn this week after one of the four finalists abruptly withdrew his application — citing serious concerns about a city council member’s past actions and future influence. At Monday’s city council meeting, City Manager Harold Stewart mentioned leaders had invited four candidates to interview but one dropped out. On Tuesday evening, three candidates were publicly named. After KX …

'I don't blame him': McColl's police chief candidate backs out

MCCOLL, S.C. (WBTW) -- After McColl Mayor Robert Outlaw announced Billy Stubbs as the town's new chief on Monday, the new appointee said on Wednesday that he will no longer be accepting the position. Stubbs was on the town’s police force from March 2011 until July 2020 and has worked for the Marlboro County Sheriff’s Office since January 2021, according to employment records from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. "Due to some issues t…

McColl Police Chief Candidate No Longer Accepting Position

The town of McColl’s police chief candidate has backed out. On Monday, Mayor Robert Outlaw announced Billy Stubbs as the town’s new chief. The new appointee said Wednesday that he will no longer be accepting the position. He said his decision comes due to “some issues that have arisen.” “I try to be a man of my word but expect others to do the same. I want to thank Robert Outlaw for the support and consideration for the job, and with a heavy hea…