The Priceville City Council voted unanimously Monday evening to reverse the firing of an officer who was terminated for his role in a deadly police chase.
The council deliberated privately for approximately two and a half hours during an appeal hearing before returning with a unanimous decision to reinstate the officer. Mayor Sam Heflin recused himself from the proceedings.
According to a local news report , Gary Chapman, the son of Duane Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, will now be permitted to return to work after a 10-day suspension without pay. Chapman will also begin retraining under a supervisor when the suspension is completed.
In September, Chapman was attempting to pull Archie Hale over for moving violations and suspicion of DUI when Hale fled, eventually strikin