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Police Chief Quits Amidst Bribery Probe

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Reason Staff | 11.5.2012 8:12 PM

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The police chief of Cherryville has resigned as the FBI investigates the department.

Interim City Manager Jeff Cash says Police Chief Woody Burgess has turned in the paperwork to retire, effective Wednesday.

Monday's resignation came about two weeks after FBI agents arrived.

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