LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The police chief in Howey-in-the-Hills has been placed on administrative leave following allegations uncovered during a Florida Department of Law Enforcement investigation.
Town officials confirmed Thursday that Police Chief Michael Giddens was placed on leave after the allegations were brought to the town’s attention as part of the FDLE investigation.
In a statement, the town manager said officials could not provide additional details because the investigation remains ongoing.
We have reached out to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for more information.
This story will be updated as additional details become available.
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