OLIVER SPRINGS, Tenn. — Oliver Springs Mayor Omer Cox dismissed the town's chief of police following a probe into allegations he had maintained a sexual relationship with a subordinate and used his position to falsify records to benefit them.
Police Chief Kenneth Morgan was fired last week for misconduct, insubordination and falsification of records, according to his dismissal notice signed on March 25.
The mayor cited several reasons for his firing, including falsifying clock records, maintaining an alleged sexual relationship with a subordinate, and falsifying records to allow the subordinate to receive pay from the city that was not earned.
10News obtained part of Morgan's personnel file, which indicated he and another employee notified the town of a consensual relationship in 2018. It is unclear if the relationship mentioned in the termination letter is with the same employee.
The town's attorney said Morgan has filed a motion to appeal the dismissal with the town council and mayor. The council will consider any evidence before making a final decision.
