Independence Lawsuit Alleges Po-Po DUI

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"An Independence police captain has filed a lawsuit against the city’s police department, alleging command staff retaliated against him after he reported a range of concerns, including that a top department official drove a city vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and that the department misused tax dollars. 

"The claim, filed in Jackson County Circuit Court on Wednesday on behalf of Justin Marriott, is the second lawsuit brought by a department employee stating that Deputy Chief Michelle Sumstad had been investigated for allegedly driving under the influence."

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Independence police captain alleges top official drove under influence of alcohol

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