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| Former Police Chief Jimmie Gardner |
On Yesterday Mobile County Presiding Circuit Court Judge
Charles Graddick made it official that Jimmie Gardner is no longer employed by
the City of Prichard and his termination by Mayor Troy Ephriam was valid.
In a seven page court order issued by Judge Graddick, he
cleared up the matter that has been fought by former Police Chief Jimmie
Gardner. Judge Graddick ruled that Jimmie Gardner contract expired on November
20, 2012 and his tenure with the City of Prichard is no longer valid.
"We are satisfied," attorney Jerome Carter, who
represented the city, said.
Judge Graddick also ordered Jimmie Gardner to turn over all
personal property and evidence vault code with 24 hours, something he refused
to do when he was officially terminated. City Attorney Jerome Carter said all
property has since been turned over.
With all this turmoil over, that should have not been
created in the first place. Jerome Carter who represented the city said the
mayor will now work to appoint a new police chief.
