The City of Hampton issued a statement Thursday denying online rumors that Police Chief Bo Turner is being replaced.
What’s Happening: The city says claims that Turner, also known as James “Bo” Turner, is leaving his position are false. The rumors name Michael Crumpler, the current police chief for the neighboring City of Morrow, as his replacement.
What’s Important: Mayor Ann Tarpley, the Hampton City Council, and City Manager Jeff Baker all said they support Turner and expect him to stay in the role.
What’s Still Unknown: The city claims a former Morrow city employee is behind the rumors that have been circulating on social media.
The Path Forward: The city has not announced any personnel changes and says none are planned.
Here Are Some Tangible Ways You Can Support Local News
We strive to make state and local news free to all readers. While we are an ad-supported site with no paywalls, support from readers and passionate community members make it possible for us to keep the news free to Georgia citizens.
Note: The Georgia Sun is not a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions help us provide local journalism, but they are not tax deductible.
