Friday, March 26, 1999
Chief given reprimand in 1995
Report details bad blood
BY RICHELLE THOMPSON
The Cincinnati Enquirer
CARLISLE — Eric Levitt and Gary Long did not have a good working relationship.
Mr. Levitt, who served as village manager in 1995 and 1996, closely scrutinized then-Police Chief Long's actions and had criticized the chief for working short hours, according to an investigation report released Thursday.
In fall 1995, Mr. Levitt issued a written reprimand, citing the chief for four counts of improper conduct.
Three months later, former Chief Long pumped a BB gun a couple of times, aimed at Mr. Levitt's Fairview Drive home and fired, according to fellow officer Sgt. Brad Fogle, in information released with the investigation report.
Chief Long resigned Monday from the post he had held since 1982. Sgt. Fogle resigned Wednesday for his role in vandalizing Mr. Levitt's home.
A third officer, Lt. John Perry, who was serving as acting chief, was placed on suspension with pay this week after Franklin police charged him with driving under the influence early Wednesday. Lt. Perry is scheduled for a hearing today in Franklin Municipal Court.
The string of problems within the department leaves a skeleton staff of six full-time officers to police the northwestern Warren County community of 5,000. Village officials have asked for extra patrols from the sheriff's office and established a mutual aid agreement with the Franklin Police Department.
Officials expect to choose an interim chief by month's end. Meanwhile, Fire Chief Greg Wallace will serve as public safety director, in charge of both the police and fire departments, said Mayor Pat Long. He is not related to the former chief.
In a polygraph report released Thursday, Sgt. Fogle told the test's administrator, Richard L. Emmons, that he witnessed Chief Long firing the BB gun.
Chief Long was to take a polygraph test Monday, but he resigned first. His resignation agreement calls for the village to pay about $9,000 for accrued vacation and sick time.
Neither Chief Long nor Sgt. Fogle could be reached for comment Thursday.
Law Director David Chicarelli said he does not expect criminal charges to be filed against the two men.
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