Rice named interim chief; Brinson’s resignation talked

Walhalla Police Capt. Tim Rice has been appointed interim chief of the department, in the wake of the resignation, in the wake of last month of Sean Brinson.  While Rice’s selection was unanimous, there were voice raised in the meeting room regarding why Brinson was apparently forced to resign.  In the direction of a handful of Brinson supporters, Councilman Grant Keehn addressed the mysterious developments.  He gave no specific reason.  Rather he referred to the confidentiality required in an executive session, part of which Brinson attended.  The councilman’s comments are being aired today on 101.7/WGOG NEWS.