Erwin Police Chief Placed on Leave After Failed Breathalyzer

Failed breathalyzer leads to Erwin chief placed on leave

Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson is on leave following drug and alcohol screening.

Erwin police chief placed on leave after failed breathalyzer

ERWIN, Tenn. (WJHL) - Longtime Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson has been on paid administrative leave since June 30, when he tested positive on a random breath alcohol test, a result Tilson is contesting, according to a news release. Ex-officer indicted on official misconduct charges Tilson, who has worked for the town since 2005 and has been police chief since 2008, will remain on leave pending the outcome of an investigation by Philip Bak…

Erwin police chief on leave after drug/alcohol screening

Erwin Police Chief Regan Tilson on leave following random drug and alcohol screening.