MCCANDLESS, Pa. — The McCandless Town Council has named a new acting police chief in the midst of sexual misconduct allegations against suspended Chief David DiSanti.
Lt. Ryan Hawk will start Friday while DiSanti remains suspended without pay.
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There was no mention from council members or the township solicitor about DiSanti during the meeting and when Channel 11 asked afterwards, all that was said was that DiSanti is still suspended and under investigation.
Council members are supposed to come up with an action plan on how to move forward.
During Monday night's meeting, residents expressed their support for DiSanti and frustration at how the situation has been handled.
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