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So far, problems at the town's police department have forced the resignation of two officials -- first the police chief last month and then the town manager.
Mayor Ethel Clark named town finance director Allen Coats as interim manager. She used a town ordinance that allows her to act alone if there is an emergency.
Last month a Cumberland County judge and the district attorney stripped the Spring Lake Police Department of its authority after two sergeants were indicted on embezzlement, kidnapping and obstruction of justice charges.
