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Hunt told 12 News he discovered the evidence room had been entered without authorization and raised concerns about missing access keys and the town\u2019s handling of the investigation. Hunt alleged that a council member had taken police keys and said he and the department\u2019s only other officer were fired after challenging town officials. The department clerk also resigned, leaving Barrackville with no police employees. Hunt said he told officials he would take steps to secure whistleblower protection after raising his concerns. The turmoil comes days after Chief Zachary Freeburn stepped down amid disputes over the council\u2019s authority over the department. County deputies will now respond to calls in the town of about 1,300 residents as officials seek a resolution.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nationwideinterstatemovers.com\/?p=3283\">Man Loses Hand in Horrific Fourth of July Cleanup Explosion<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Read it at <span>The New York Post<\/span><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A small West Virginia town has been left without its police department after every officer was removed from duty following a dispute over an alleged break-in at the department\u2019s evidence room. Barrackville\u2019s police department announced Tuesday that Mayor Tom Straight and the town council had removed all members of the force from duty. Former Sgt. 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