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Here is your news for Monday, July 29th, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland: From the Cleveland Daily Banner… Tim Siniard reports: A veteran Cleveland

Here is your news for Monday, July 29th, sponsored by Toyota of Cleveland:

From the Cleveland Daily Banner…

Tim Siniard reports: A veteran Cleveland Police Department lieutenant has chosen to retire after being demoted for failure to report a subordinate’s alleged use of unnecessary force during a traffic stop earlier this year.

The incident, involving CPD patrolman Matt Sharp who reportedly kicked a suspect in the head during the traffic stop, was self-reported by the department to the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. The incident also led to Sharp’s termination.

Lt. Steve Tyson, a 32-year veteran of the Cleveland police force, was Sharp’s superior officer and reportedly witnessed the incident.

After being notified of the incident by CPD, the DA’s office contacted the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. The investigation is ongoing, but CPD Chief Mark Gibson told the Banner he expects it will be concluded within the next two months, possibly leading to a review by a Bradley County Grand Jury.

The incident reportedly occurred at 4:40 p.m. on April 1, when officers [Matt] Sharp and Sam Painter responded to a shoplifting call at the Target Shopping Center on Frontage Road N.W., in Cleveland, according to the CPD incident and arrest report.

Also from The Banner…

Autumn Hughes reports: The Bradley County Commission’s rebuttal of County Mayor D. Gary Davis’ veto of the 2019-20 budget included arguments in favor of included tax increases, as well as pointed comments and concerns about Davis’ leadership and vision for the future.

Last Wednesday, Davis exercised his option to veto and sent a letter to that effect to Mull.

“While I am not surprised, I must say I am disappointed,” Mull said, reading aloud to the audience.

Mull noted “no one up here, wants to see higher taxes unless they are absolutely necessary.” He said commissioners make $800 a month for their service; as chair, he makes $1,200 a month.

Mull said “a growing community such as ours requires long range planning for growth, and a vision for the future.”

In news today…

The labor statistics for June arriveth. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for the United States was 3.7%, up from 3.6% in May, and down from 4% one year ago. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for Tennessee was 3.4%, up from 3.3% in May, and down from 3.6% one year ago.

Moving closer to home, in Bradley County the unemployment rate was 4.3%, up from 3.2% in May, and down from 4.5% one year ago. McMinn County was at 4.6%, up from 3.5% in May, and down from 4.8% one year ago. Meigs County was at 5.4%, up from 4% in May, and the same as one year ago. Polk County’s unemployment rate was at 5%, up from 3.6% in May, and down from 4.9% one year ago. Rhea County was at 6.7%, up from 5.3% in May, and down from 6.4% one year ago. Hamilton County’s unemployment rate was 3.9%, up from 2.9% in May, and down from 4.0% one year ago.

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