Sgt. JP Easley resigns from Taft PD following Police Chief's termination

Sgt. JP Easley resigns from Taft PD following Police Chief's termination

Less than an hour after former Taft Police Chief John Landreth was terminated by the Taft City Council, Sgt. JP Easley submitted his formal resignation letter. Only four patrol officers remain.On Friday, the Taft City Council voted 3-1 to terminate Landreths employment, effective immediately.Speaking with 6 Investigates, Sgt. Easley, who attended Fridays meeting, called Landreths termination disheartening. He explained that while his time with T…