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Clute police chief resigns after being placed on administrative leave, city officials say

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On Thursday, the City of Clute officially accepted the resignation of now Former Chief of Police James Fitch effective immediately.

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  1. Fox26 Houston

    City of Clute police chief placed on paid administrative leave (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    The City of Clute announced the police chief has been placed on administration leave for unknown reasons at this time. Police chief placed on leave In an announcement on Wednesday, the city stated Police Chief James Fitch remains on paid administrative leave amid a pending personnel matter.

  2. Fox26 Houston

    City of Clute police chief resigns (opens Fox26 Houston)

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    The City of Clute police chief has resigned one day after being placed on leave , according to the city manager. Clute, Texas: Police chief resigns City manager CJ Snipes shared a news release on Thursday saying leaders have accepted now-former Chief James Fitch's resignation, and the resignation ha…

  3. ABC 13 Houston

    Clute police chief resigns after being placed on administrative leave, city officials say (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    On Thursday, the City of Clute officially accepted the resignation of now Former Chief of Police James Fitch effective immediately.

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