ROCKY MOUNT Embattled Rocky Mount Police chief retires Mike Allen Sep 7, 2021 Sep 7, 2021 Updated Oct 15, 2022 1 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Rocky Mount soon will be seeking a new police chief.kAmz6? rC:?6C[ H9@ =65 E96 E@H?’D A@=:46 56A2CE>6?E 7@C D6G6? J62CD — 2?5 H9@D6 7:?2= >@?E9D :? @77:46 3C@F89E 4@?EC@G6CDJ 2?5 2 DFDA6?D:@? H:E9@FE A2J — 92D C6E:C65] w:D =2DE 52J H:E9 E96 E@H? 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Mike Allen Author email Follow Mike Allen Close Get email notifications on {{subject}} daily! Your notification has been saved. There was a problem saving your notification. {{description}} Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Save Manage followed notifications Close Followed notifications Please log in to use this feature Log In Don't have an account? Sign Up Today Related to this story Former Rocky Mount police officer sues the town alleging retaliation Justin Smith claims that he was forced to resign after supporting two female employees who said they were harassed by the police chief. Rocky Mount seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by former police officer Justin Smith claims that he was forced to resign after supporting two female co-workers who complained of harassment by the police chief. Watch Now: Related Video A1 Minute! July 17, 2026: Richmond’s music scene, Plans for Lumpkin’s Slave Jail Pavilion; Top 5 A1 Minute! 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Former Rocky Mount police officer sues the town alleging retaliation Justin Smith claims that he was forced to resign after supporting two female employees who said they were harassed by the police chief.
Rocky Mount seeks dismissal of lawsuit filed by former police officer Justin Smith claims that he was forced to resign after supporting two female co-workers who complained of harassment by the police chief.
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