Cheney Free Press -

CHENEY – Sergeant Chad Eastep has been on administrative leave from the Cheney police department, as the result of an investigation, since June 2021.

City administrator Mark Schuller confirmed this, saying "Yes, he is on administrative leave because he is under investigation."

When asked if the city made any personnel changes to cover sergeant Eastep's absence, Schuller replied "We've made some organizational changes at the police department to ensure proper supervision of patrol officers. We've made some internal promotions."

Though the Cheney Free Press was unable at time of printing...