Wadesboro Police Chief announces retirement, citing threats following K-9 controversy

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.

Interim Wadesboro Police Chief resigned after threats stemming from K9's death

WADESBORO, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Wadesboro Police Department's Interim Police Chief Jason Eschert resigned following threats stemming from K-9 Blitz's death in the line of duty. Eschert, who has held the position for three months, resigned on Friday, May 9, the department announced. “While the timing was unexpected, we respect Eschert’s decision and thank him for his service to our community,” Town Manager Wiley Ross said. “We remain committ…

Wadesboro Interim Police Chief retires after K-9 Blitz controversy - WCCB Charlotte's CW

WADESBORO, N.C. – Wadesboro Interim Police Chief Jason Eschert has retired after controversy over the killing of a K-9 officer. Blitz was killed in the line of duty on April 2 after a suspect chase. He was shot and killed by his handler. We are told two officers involved in that shooting have resigned.  Eschert retired effective Friday, citing, “threats of violence directed toward fellow officers and other town officials.” He served as Interim C…