North Georgia Police Chief Suspended During Investigation
POSTED: 10:20 a.m. EDT July 30, 2003
EAST ELLIJAY, Ga. -- A north Georgia police chief has been suspended with pay during an investigation into charges that he falsified an accident report and offered to drop a DUI citation in exchange for sexual favors.
East Ellijay Police Chief Larry Seabolt, 54, is charged with insurance fraud, false statements and violation of oath of office. He was arrested Monday.
District Attorney Darrell Wilson asked for the investigation after receiving complaints that Seabolt fabricated a report on behalf of Steve West -- the son of East Ellijay's mayor -- so West could collect insurance money.
West, 42, also was arrested Monday and charged with insurance fraud, the GBI said.
The report indicated the single-car accident occurred in this north Georgia city, but evidence showed it actually was outside the city limits.
During the investigation, GBI agents said they learned that Seabolt approached a woman in court in February and said he would reduce or destroy her citation for driving under the influence in exchange for sex.
Copyright 2003 by News4Jax.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
East Ellijay Police Chief Larry Seabolt, 54, is charged with insurance fraud, false statements and violation of oath of office. He was arrested Monday.
District Attorney Darrell Wilson asked for the investigation after receiving complaints that Seabolt fabricated a report on behalf of Steve West -- the son of East Ellijay's mayor -- so West could collect insurance money.
West, 42, also was arrested Monday and charged with insurance fraud, the GBI said.
The report indicated the single-car accident occurred in this north Georgia city, but evidence showed it actually was outside the city limits.
During the investigation, GBI agents said they learned that Seabolt approached a woman in court in February and said he would reduce or destroy her citation for driving under the influence in exchange for sex.Copyright 2003 by News4Jax.com. The Associated Press contributed to this report. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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