A Chattanooga, Tennessee police officer is under investigation after a review by the city auditor found he violated procedures in his role as inspector for the Transportation Board, officials said.
The investigation began Monday when City Auditor Stan Sewell completed a special review of the seven-member Transportation Board and its inspector, Officer Hedrick. Mr. Sewell said he launched the investigation after City Council Chairman Jack Benson asked him to do so.
Chattanooga: Police probe taxi inspection officer
Chattanooga Times Free Press, TN
A second instance involves a criminal background check on Mr. Van Hooser. The check indicates Mr. Van Hooser had been arrested for “prostitution,” driving under the influence and theft of more than $1000, the report states. Mr. Van Hooser marked “no” …
A review of other cab-company records shows instances in which city codes were violated. One cab-company owner pleaded guilty to a 2006 charge of possessing a “gambling device or record” and was charged with carrying or possessing a weapon. The next year, he did not fill out the criminal-offense section of the application, but the document was handed to the board for approval, records show.
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