Michigan State Police are investigating Kalkaska Police Chief and Village Manager Aaron Popa, who has been suspended according to media reports.
"Yes, I can confirm MSP has an open investigation," MSP spokesperson Ashley Miller said via email on Wednesday.
Popa is being investigated by MSP after village leaders declined to have local departments investigate its chief and manager, according to reporting by 9&10 News. The Traverse City Record Eagle reported Popa was suspended Aug. 18.
The Kalkaska Police Department, referred questions to Kalkaska village officials who did not immediately respond to questions. Kalkasa Village officials also did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Kalkaska is the seat of Kalkaska County in northwest Michigan.
Jalen Williams is a trending reporter at the Detroit Free Press. Contact him at jawilliams1@freepress.com.
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