Fredonia Officials Mum on Probe into Village Police Officer

The Village of Fredonia has been tight-lipped regarding a member of the village's Police Department who is facing potential disciplinary action. Last week, Mayor Mike Ferguson responded to several questions from a member of the public regarding the accused officer during a Village Board meeting. In response, Ferguson stated that the silence about the investigation was at the advice of attorneys on both sides...

Mike Ferguson: advised by attorneys to keep quiet

This week, during a workshop, Ferguson stated that a section of New York State Civil Service Law "protects the community and the officer from unveiling that information until and if there is a final decision made"...

Mike Ferguson: nothing to do with covering up

Ferguson's more recent comments on Monday were in response to accusations that the Village Board, his office, and the Police Department have been "covering things up." The officer in question faces a possible suspension without pay.

File photo; audio from Fredonia Access