2 McCandless Police Officers Placed On Leave During Inquiry

McCANDLESS TOWNSHIP, PA -- Two members of the town police department have been put on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of an investigation and review of a personnel matter. The inquiry was announced on the police department’s Facebook page, but town officials are being mum on the nature of the probe..

No details were offered at Monday’s council meeting and town attorney Gavin Robb refused to answer questions from reporters afterward or reveal which officers are involved. Citing unidentified sources, WPXI-TV reported that chief David DiSanti is one of the two on leave.

It’s also unclear who is conducting the investigation or how long it will last.

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