MT PLEASANT, Pa. — The Mount Pleasant police chief has been removed from his position.
Channel 11's Melanie Marsalko talked to Mt Pleasant Solicitor Deena Liptak, who said the borough council voted 6 to 3 to remove Police Chief Doug Sam Monday.
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Liptak said the reason was discussed in executive session and said: "details are sensitive." She said she couldn't release any additional information.
Channel 11 has learned George Grippo was named interim police chief.
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