Investigation continues after volunteer firefighter's comments draw concern

FREEPORT, Pa. — It’s been more than a week since a member of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department was suspended for posting racial comments on Facebook, but community members are continuing to voice concerns.

Christopher Negley was put on leave for comments the department said "do not represent the views of the department or its members."

The comments came not long after Officer Michael Rosfeld shot and killed 17-year-old Antwon Rose Jr.

Several people contacted Channel 11 this week to ask what Negley's status is and why he hasn’t been let go.

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Fire Department leaders told Channel 11 the firefighter remains off the job, and that decision is dividing some in the community.

Almost two weeks later, many are going to Fire Department's Facebook page to voice their concerns about the investigation.

Channel 11 contacted the fire chief and mayor for comment.

A fire official sent Channel 11 a Facebook message saying, in part, that the suspended volunteer firefighter is allowed due process according to the Fire Department's bylaws and rules of order.

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