Sycamore Police Chief, Captain terminated

SYCAMORE, Ga. – According to open records, Sycamore’s police chief and police captain have both been terminated.

Former Police Chief Bill Ryder and Captain Scott Bowers were both asked to resign on Friday, March 15 after city council called an executive session on Thursday night, March 14.

After they both refused to resign, Sycamore Mayor Wayne Woodruff terminated them.

At this time, it’s unclear why the former police chief and captain were asked to resign or why they were terminated.

Benjamin Reeves was sworn in as Sycamore’s interim police chief on Monday, March 19.

CBS 44’s Brian Roche has reached out to Sycamore Mayor Wayne Woodruff, and is awaiting a return comment.

This is a developing story. Stay with CBS 44 South Georgia for more updates as information becomes available.

Copyright 2024 CBS 44 South Georgia. All rights reserved.