Maryland Police Chief Reportedly Placed On Administrative Leave (Developing)

Questions are surrounding a police chief in Maryland who has been placed on administrative leave for unknown reasons, according to multiple reports.

Jason Etzler - then a Taneytown Police Department lieutenant - in January 2016.
Photo Credit: *Facebook/Taneytown Police Department*

Zak Failla

10/26/2022 5:01 p.m.

In Carroll County, Taneytown Police Chief Jason Etzler, who has been with the department for two decades, is on temporary leave from the agency for undisclosed reasons.

He has been the chief since 2019 when he took over for another embattled chief who resigned after admitting to a weapons charge, according to WBAL.

City Manager James Wieprecht announced the decision to place Etzler on administrative leave this week, but failed to provide details about why.

This is a developing story. Check Daily Voice for updates.

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