Deputy released by Sheriff, charged in Dunlap

Nicholas Chase Roberts, 31, of Dunlap was released from his duties as a deputy at the Bledsoe County Sheriff’s Department, according to Sheriff Jimmy Morris.

He said he fired Roberts around 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, retrieving his badge, weapon and patrol car.

Later that day, Dunlap Police Chief Randy Phillips reported Roberts was arrested in Dunlap for unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities.

For more see the April 21 issue of The Bledsonian Banner.