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Elkins Police Officer Put on Administrative Leave

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An Elkins police officer was put on administrative leave December 12, according to Elkins Police Chief Rob White.

White said that he placed a probationary patrolman on administrative leave immediately after learning of an alleged issued that the police department deems "intolerable".

White said the officer will remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of an administrative investigation.

No further details on the specifics of the investigations or the officer's identification are being released at this time.