Ex-police chief accused of evidence tampering, drug count

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) – A former northwestern Arkansas police chief fired
from his job in October has now been arrested on evidence tampering and drug
paraphernalia possession charges.

Former Lincoln Police Chief Brian Key was arrested Thursday on the two felony
counts. The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports Key is free on $1,500
bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 26th.

Key had been with the Lincoln police for almost 15 years, becoming chief on
Aug. 22nd. An Arkansas State Police spokesman says the agency began investigating
Key on Sept. 25th for possible evidence mishandling after confiscated prescription
medication was found to be missing. State Police Sgt. Kevin Brown said drug
paraphernalia was found in Key’s police vehicle. Key was fired Oct. 27th.

Jail records list no attorney to speak for Key.

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