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Hamlet police chief fired
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Hamlet Police Chief John Haywood has been fired, according to Hamlet Mayor Jeff Smart.

The mayor confirmed the dismissal in a phone call with the Daily Journal this afternoon.

Smart said the matter will be discussed at the Hamlet City Council meeting at 7 p.m. tonight at City Hall, 201 Main St.

Following the dismissal of Haywood, Captain Amery Griffin has been appointed as the Interim Chief for the Hamlet Police Department.

Check back for updates on this story.

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