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Wadesboro Police Chief announces retirement, citing threats following K-9 controversy
Wadesboro Police Department’s Interim Police Chief Jason Eschert announced his retirement effective as of Friday.
New recordings intensify conflict over K9 Blitz's death and police chief's retirement in Wadesboro
Newly released recordings challenge Wadesboro Police's account of K9 Blitz's death and lead to interim chief's retirement ...
Wadesboro interim police chief retires early, citing threats after K9 death
Interim Police Chief Jason Eschert has retired, effective May 9. Lindsey Graham Wants to Make Sure Trump's Qatar Plane Deal ...
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Fomer handler for K-9 Blitz speaks out
Addressing her previous superiors and Wadesboro’s town leaders, former Wadesboro Police Department Officer Kayla Wright spoke ...
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WPD officer asks; “Where is the thin blue line?”
This week, woes within the Wadesboro Police Department spilled into public view during Monday’s Wadesboro town council ...
Interim North Carolina police chief retires due to threats related to K-9’s death
WADESBORO, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The Wadesboro Police Department’s Interim Police Chief Jason Eschert retired following threats stemming from K-9 Blitz’s death in the line of duty. Eschert, who ...
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K-9 Blitz’s remains given to handler
WADESBORO, N.C. — K9 Blitz’s most recent handler, Kayla Wright, said she received his remains from the Wadesboro Police Department. Wright told Channel 9 she plans to keep his remains above ...
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Former officer speaks out after K-9 Blitz’s death during traffic stop in Wadesboro
WADESBORO, N.C. — Former Wadesboro Police Officer Kayla Wright, following a superior’s command, deployed K-9 Blitz—trained for narcotics and tracking but not yet certified for suspect ...