Sunriver’s embattled police chief officially steps down

Sunriver’s embattled police chief officially steps down.

Marc Mills resigned and is expected to plead guilty or no contest to harassment charges on March First.

He’s accused of pushing one of his sergeants.

A Sunriver Service District investigation discovered other instances of Mills losing his temper and fears of retaliation from employees.

Mills had been on paid leave since early December.

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Central Oregon Locavore – Holiday Gift Faire

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SOLVE Hosts “Pick It Up, Bend!” This Saturday

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Oregon’s Payroll Employment Adds 6,900 Jobs

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