Town Marshal Laid Off in Roseland

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Two Roseland police officers attend the town council meeting on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007. At the meeting, council members voted to lay off the town marshal. (WSBT photo)

By Beth Boehne

Story Created: Nov 16, 2007 at 7:20 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 16, 2007 at 7:20 PM EST

(WSBT) Roseland officially laid off the town marshal Friday.

Jack Tiller resigned his post last month, but wrote a letter asking to be laid off instead.

Roseland officers have been working for near minimum wage for more than two months, and recently stopped receiving regular paychecks altogether.

Councilman David Snyder also accused Tiller of brutality during his arrest in August.

Snyder voted against Tiller's layoff, citing his letter of resignation.

He was also the lone no-vote in promoting Deputy Town Marshal Craig Toner to the position.

Snyder says the police department itself should be disbanded.

"If you cannot pay the people, you do not have employees,” Snyder said. “It's not fair to have the carrot out in front of their nose and have them chasing it. It's reprehensible."

"They are not getting pay because the clerk treasurer took their money out of their appropriation account without our approval," said council member Ted Penn. “I think they should [sue].”

Officers say they have talked about filing a lawsuit to recover their lost wages, but will likely hold off until two new council members take their seats in January.

Wednesday, Apr 23 at 4:49 PM Dave wrote ...

You're an idiot, JDAWG. You can't beat up people like you're still in the 6th grade (or did you make it that far?) Act like adults, people!

Thursday, Dec 6 at 4:14 PM JDAWG wrote ...

I THINK REALITY CHECK NEEDS A REALITY CHECK. CRAIG TONER AND JACK TILLER ARE THE BEST OFFICERS THAT ANNOYING LITTLE TOWN HAS. DAVID SNYDER DESERVED THE BEATING HE TOOK. THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND SHOULD JUST ANNEX THE TOWN AND GET IT OVER WITH.

Sunday, Nov 18 at 12:13 PM UNBELIEVABLE! wrote ...

Gridley advised the town to lay the police off back in July-August. In her letter she told the council that if the town did not, it would be violating state and federal wage laws if they continued to employ the police but failed to pay the police.

Sunday, Nov 18 at 9:49 AM Clay Dog wrote ...

Farva is right!! Deputy Marshal Grant Jones should be the town Marshal. Too bad they don't have horses or bulls to ride in Roseland while on duty. But he could always rope a goat.

Saturday, Nov 17 at 2:47 PM Reality Check wrote ...

Tiller resigned.. they should not allow him to be laid off.. and should not be allowed to be brought back... Get rid of this guy.. he is bringing the whole town down!!!!These officiers have been working without pay.. it is time to take care of them!

Saturday, Nov 17 at 11:27 AM HoosierJim wrote ...

Jason, it was Snyder not Penn, and please learn to spell.

Saturday, Nov 17 at 9:56 AM Kellie wrote ...

I hope that the new council will find a way to repay these wonderful officers who no doubt have been doing this city alot more service than this council has.

Saturday, Nov 17 at 7:38 AM Jason wrote ...

It does take a lot of nevr for Mr. Penn to speak of reprehensible acts when he can not even pay his child support. That is a "carrot" in front of his own childs eyes. When are we EVER going to get ride of this guy?

Friday, Nov 16 at 7:43 PM Farva wrote ...

I think Grant Jones should be Chief!

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