Lieutenant Fred Schultz has been named as the interim Police Chief after previously serving in the APD Special Services Division. The Athens native has served the City of Athens since 2004 and was employed by the McMinn County Sheriff’s Office for 12 years. He also served in the United States Marine Corps for six years.
ATHENS, Tenn. (WATE) — The City of Athens, Tennessee fired its police chief on Friday after he declined to resign from his position. No reason has been provided for the termination.