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Police Chief Mike Yates Resigns

12 years ago in Local, Trending

Mike Yates addresses the media at a recent news conference. Yates submitted his resignation today following his 30 day suspension Friday for comments made about a Jonesboro Sun reporter on his Facebook page. Photo: Jonesboro Radio Group/KAIT Region 8 News


Jonesboro Police Chief Mike Yates has submitted his letter of resignation to Mayor Harold Perrin.  The resignation is effective immediately.  Perrin says Assistant Chief Tim Eads will continue as Interim Police Chief until a new Chief of Police is selected.

Here is a news release received from Mayor Perrin’s office:

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Here is a copy of Yates resignation letter received from Mayor Perrin’s Office:

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Yates had been suspended for 30 days without pay on Friday by Mayor Perrin as a result of comments made by Yates about a Jonesboro Sun reporter on Yates’ Facebook page.

More information at www.kait8.com.

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