CHESTER, S.C. — Three Chester police officers, including Chief Eric Williams, were cleared in a SLED investigation into financial irregularities in the police department.
SLED said there was not enough evidence to file charges, officials announced Tuesday.
Breaking--3 Chester police officers, including police chief Eric Williams have been cleared in a Sled investigation into financial irregularities in the police department. Sled says there was not enough evidence to file charges.
— Greg Suskin (@GSuskinWSOC9) August 24, 2021
A preliminary inquiry into the finances at the Chester Police Department was launched in January.
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Chester Mayor Wanda Stringfellow said in a statement in January that three officers were suspended, including Williams. The mayor said they won’t discuss any details because it’s a personnel matter.
Officer Milton Sims had been appointed as interim chief.
No further information has been released.
(WATCH BELOW: Chester police chief, 2 officers suspended; SLED launches inquiry into department)
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