The Barrackville Police Department in West Virginia is under internal review after allegations of a break-in in its evidence room. The department’s claim that the entire staff was fired by city officials has been disputed by the town’s general counsel, John Funkhouser, who stated that only two officers were placed on temporary leave pending an investigation.

Investigation and Controversy

The controversy began when the department’s former chief, Zachary Freeburn, resigned after informing a council member that the evidence locker had been cleaned out under an order from the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office. This led to concerns about the handling of evidence and the security of the police department’s facilities.

Officer David Hunt, who reached out to the mayor regarding an ‘action plan’ for the department, was placed on temporary inactive status along with another officer, Ethan Darden. The town’s council is reviewing the operation of the police department, and the West Virginia State Police have been invited to investigate the alleged break-in.

The town’s general counsel emphasized that the assertion that the entire police staff was fired is ‘entirely inaccurate.’ The town is committed to transparency, accountability, and the safety of its residents.

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