Tarrant Police Chief's Return Sparks Ongoing Controversy
Tarrant's embattled police chief, Wendell Major, has been reinstated after the city council unanimously overruled his suspension by Mayor Wayman Newton. The council members and citizens accused the mayor of creating a conspiracy to remove the police chief over a grudge. The ongoing legal and political battle between the mayor and council includes lawsuits, directives, and public insults. Newton accused Major of poor performance, while Major defended his job performance and expressed confidence in serving the community. The mayor's request to block the council's vote was denied, and a pending lawsuit challenges the council's authority to intervene in police personnel matters. Newton has requested an investigation by the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
