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Mayor Issue Written Reprimand in Allen Case

Lily Gordon

Story Created: May 9, 2008 at 5:21 PM CDT

Story Updated: May 9, 2008 at 5:21 PM CDT

MAYOR JIM WETHERINGTON TODAY ISSUED A WRITTEN REPRIMAND TO CHIEF JEFF MEYER AFTER A MORE THAN FIVE MONTH INVESTIGATION INTO THE COLUMBUS FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

THE INVESTIGATION WAS LAUNCHED IN DECEMBER...

THIS AFTER THE LEDGER-ENQUIRER REPORTED THAT ON-DUTY FIREFIGHTER ZACHARY ALLEN TESTED POSITIVE FOR COCAINE AFTER CRASHING A FIRE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING TO A CALL.

"THE MANNER IN WHICH COLUMBUS FIRE AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE PERSONNEL AND THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE HANDLED THE DRUG TEST RESULT WAS IN COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING POLICY," SAID MAYOR WETHERINGTON.

THE MAYOR SAID HE WILL LEAVE IT TO CHIEF MEYER TO DECIDE WHAT FURTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION WILL BE TAKEN WITHIN HIS DEPARTMENT.

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