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Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney no longer employed for community's 'best interests'

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RUSK, Texas (KETK) - Rusk city officials announced on Friday that Police Chief Scott Heagney is no longer employed by the city. Heagney was placed on administrative leave twice in 2025, once in April after a complaint was filed against him and for the second time in December because of an “internal personnel matter.” "The City [...]

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Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney no longer employed for community's 'best interests'

RUSK, Texas (KETK) - Rusk city officials announced on Friday that Police Chief Scott Heagney is no longer employed by the city. Heagney was placed on administrative leave twice in 2025, once in April after a complaint was filed against him and for the second time in December because of an “internal personnel matter.” "The City [...]

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Ex-Rusk Police Chief Scott Heagney claims illegal firing over disability discrimination, demands reinstatement

A statement released by Heagney's lawyer accuses the city of terminating him as an act of illegal disability discrimination.

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KYTX broke the news in on Friday, January 16, 2026.
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