The West Point Board of Selectmen Tuesday voted to fire West Point Police Chief Steve Bingham.
The Daily Times Leader reported the 4 to 1 vote to terminate Bingham included, Ward 1 Selectman Rod Bobo, Ward 2 Selectman Homer Cannon, Ward 3 Selectman Charles Collins and Ward 5 Selectman Jasper Pittman voting to fire Bingham and Ward 4 Selectman Keith McBrayer voting in opposition of the termination.
West Point Mayor Scott Ross and members of the Board of selectmen could not be reached for comment this morning.
The vote to terminate Bingham was taken in an executive session of the selectmen”s meeting.
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