GALION—Galion Police Chief Marc Rodriguez was placed on Administrative Leave Wednesday.

According to sources, Rodriguez is under investigation for alleged sexual misconduct.

Crawford County Now contacted Chief Rodriguez, who said he could not comment at this time.

Crawford County Now received the following statement from Galion City Communications Director Matt Echelberry:

“We can confirm Chief Rodriguez was placed on administrative leave effective Aug. 17 pending a fact-finding effort. City administration has no further comment on the matter at this time,” Echelberry said.

Crawford County Now will continue to cover this developing news story.