Morrow police chief Melvin Douglas, Jr. terminated after less than 5 months on the job
The City of Morrow's recently swo-in police chief is now without a job.
Interim City Manager Sylvia Redic confirmed to reporters that police chief Melvin Douglas, Jr. was terminated Thursday moing.
Douglas started the job on Aug. 28, 2014 and was still under a probationary period.
Redic did not give a reason as to why Douglas was let go.
The city has already restarted the hiring process. In the meantime, Capt. Greg Tatroe will serve as Interim Police Chief.
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