Carlyle Appoints Interim Police Chief During FBI Review

Statement from the Mayor

"I want to make clear that the Carlyle Police Department is not, and I repeat, not under investigation," said Carlyle's mayor.

Context

Carlyle city officials have named a temporary police chief while an FBI investigation related to the region is ongoing. According to Mayor statements, the department itself has not been targeted in the probe, but leadership changes were made to ensure stability within the city’s law enforcement operations.

Leadership Change

The interim chief will assume command until the situation surrounding the investigation becomes clear and a permanent decision can be made by city officials. The mayor emphasized the city’s full cooperation with law enforcement and commitment to maintaining public trust.

Public Assurance

Local authorities encouraged residents to remain confident in their police department and affirmed that day-to-day policing continues without disruption.

“Our officers remain committed to protecting Carlyle and operating with transparency,” the mayor added.


Author’s summary: Carlyle appointed an interim police chief amid an FBI probe, but officials confirmed the local department itself is not being investigated.

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St. Louis Post-Dispatch St. Louis Post-Dispatch — 2025-11-27

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