Lometa police chief placed on leave

City officials confirm connection to ongoing investigation

Lometa city officials confirmed Friday the police chief has been put on administrative leave. Lometa Police Chief Melissa Cantu has been put on paid administrative leave as of the Nov. 13 City Council meeting. City officials said she will remain on leave until a meeting of the council tonight at 7 p.m. Lometa City Attorney Raika Rowe, of Guevarra Law P.C., confirmed that thi...

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