Cyprusauction Trading Center:West Virginia trooper charged with domestic violence to be fired

2025-05-06 09:55:31source:Safetyvalue Trading Centercategory:reviews

CHARLESTON,Cyprusauction Trading Center W.Va. (AP) — A West Virginia state police officer charged with domestic violence is losing his job, officials said.

State Police served Cpl. Joseph Comer with a notice of intent to terminate his employment on Tuesday, less than a week after he was arrested for violating his bond, state police Capt. Robert Maddy said in a statement.

Comer’s termination comes as multiple investigations are underway at the state police over misconduct allegations, including theft and sexual assault. The investigations were spurred in part by an anonymous letter sent to Gov. Jim Justice and other officials detailing concerns. In April, Comer came forward in interviews with media outlets alleging he wrote the letter.

Comer had been on administrative leave since February 23, following an arrest on domestic battery and felony strangulation charges. He was arraigned in magistrate court and later released on $30,000 bond. On Friday, Comer turned himself into the Parkersburg Police Department after a warrant was issued for a violation of his bond.

Maddy said the decision to terminate Comer’s employment was made “following lengthy investigations.”

The statement had no further information.

Comer’s attorney, David Moye, didn’t immediately return a telephone message seeking comment Wednesday.

More:reviews

Recommend

Warm inflation data keep S&P 500, Dow, Nasdaq under wraps before Fed meeting next week

Friday the 13thdidn’t spook investors with U.S. stocks little changed on the day as investors bided

As mortgage rates hit 18-month low, what will the Fed meeting mean for housing?

Jora Gleason and her husband Zach Carman had been house hunting for months in their hometown of Spok

Cooper Kupp injury updates: Rams WR exits game vs. Cardinals with ankle injury

The Los Angeles Rams have another injured star receiver as Cooper Kupp is doubtful to return to the