Nelsonville Police Department Archives – Athens County Independent

Timeline of Nelsonville turmoil

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● July 17, 2023

From the police chief’s resignation last year to council member resignation after resignation, since late 2022 the city of Nelsonville’s government and administration has undergone what seems to be endless turnover.

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Nelsonville City Council loses member, moves on $20k settlement

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● July 13, 2023

A Nelsonville city council member has resigned amid accusations of attempting to access city email addresses; meanwhile, the city moves to settle a “pending lawsuit” for over $20,000.

Former Nelsonville city manager, police officers named in racism lawsuit

By Dani Kington & Sam Stecklow ● Policing ● June 1, 2023

All three former Nelsonville Police Department employees named in the suit now work for the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office. Two faced prior, separate allegations of racism.

Nelsonville has inconsistent record with resignation, rescission process

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● June 1, 2023

Records provided to the Athens County Independent show that former Nelsonville City Manager Scott Frank resigned and rescinded his resignation.

Nelsonville turmoil continues as council fails to welcome Roell back as city manager

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● May 25, 2023

Nelsonville City Council hosted an overflow crowd for its regular meeting Monday night, with many residents turning out to support former Nelsonville City Manager Bernie Roell.

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Justin Booth returns to Nelsonville City Council

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● May 11, 2023

Booth rejoins the body after having resigned in January.

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Former Nelsonville police clerk pleads guilty to database misuse

By Dani Kington ● Courts ● March 29, 2023

Former Nelsonville police clerk Jessica Mount says she was inadequately trained by former city officials.

Nelsonville opts into opioid settlement

By Keri Johnson ● Government ● March 15, 2023

Nelsonville City Council unanimously passed an emergency ordinance Monday night to opt into a nationwide opioid settlement.

Nelsonville police criticized after Black student accused of stealing his own bike

By Sam Stecklow ● Policing ● March 8, 2023

The Nelsonville Police Department faces claims of racial profiling after officers required a Black Hocking College student to prove that he owned his bike.