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According to a Darke County Sheriff’s report, Ashbaugh created a fake Facebook profile to talk to high school students.
Ashbaugh claimed the profile was meant to help him get an inside perspective of the school’s drug problem, the report said.
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A girl told investigators that Ashbaugh used the account to talk to her, approached her at home and asked her to job shadow him.
Investigators said that they didn’t have enough to charge Ashbaugh.
Ashbaugh submitted his resignation on April 26, after being on administrative leave since March 4.
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The new police chief will receive his badge in a formal ceremony at the Arcanum Council Meeting Sept. 10, starting at 7 p.m.
Chief Ballinger was chosen from a number of candidates by Clemans Nelson & Associates and the Village of Arcanum.
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“I enjoy working closely with the community and I seek interaction and involvement from the citizens,” Ballinger said. “My goal is to ensure the police department is professional in providing the safety and security our citizens deserve for the quality of life the citizens desire.”
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