CRESTLINE — A police body-camera video, that has led to residents calling for the mayor’s resignation, has been released by the village administration.
The video was released after a public records request.
During the video, which includes Crestline Police Chief Joseph Butler speaking with Crestline Mayor Allen Moore at Moore’s residence, is heard using racial slurs.
The video was recorded June 25 on Butler’s body camera.
Reports of what is in the contents of the video led to residents asking for Moore’s resignation at the Oct. 1 council meeting.
Moore did not resign but did release an apology letter.
Butler was placed on paid administrative leave Aug. 31 for an undisclosed reason.
Moments when Moore is heard using the slurs may be found at 9:36, 30:00, 30:34 and 30:52.
The slurs primarily refer to the construction done on Moore’s residence and regarding past historical moments in Crestline in the 1970’s.
The video also contains a notable amount of cursing.