Crime & Safety
Report: Douglasville Police Chief Cleared
Chris Womack had been suspended with pay stemming from allegations of excessive force during March police chase.
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Douglasville Police Chief Chris Womack has reportedly been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into allegations of excessive force used in a high speed police chase in March.
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The Douglas County Sentinel reported on Facebook Friday afternoon that City Council voted unanimously in a special called meeting to end Womack’s suspension. He was told to return to work Monday, June 22, the Sentinel reported.
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Womack was suspended with pay on May 14 by Council until an investigation was completed into the March 2 incident, which involved a high-speed chase on I-20. The suspect in that case, Morris Tommy Slaughter faces multiple charges, including fleeing police, marijuana possession and reckless driving.
Last month, Council authorized an independent investigation into the charges.
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- Douglasville Police Chief Suspended with Pay Amid Allegations of Excessive Force
- Douglasville Council Approves Investigation Into Police Chase
(Photo: Douglasville Police Chief Chris Womack. File photo)
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