New details in suspension of Moss Point Police Chief

MOSS POINT, Miss. (WXXV)- New details in the case involving the Moss Point police chief who was suspended last week.

According to our media partner, the Sun Herald, the suspension of Chief Brandon Ashley last Tuesday comes in the wake of the arrest and prosecution of one of his officers for domestic violence.

Ashley has been on an unpaid suspension since Mayor Billy Knight recommended a five-day suspension which was upheld in a 5 to 2 vote by the board of alderman.

The board of aldermen also voted 5 to 0 in favor of firing Moss Point K9 Officer Craig Chandler who was charged in a domestic violence case.

This continues to be a developing story. We’ll bring new details as more developments emerge.