Barrackville Police Department Shut Down | Phoenix News

Barrackville, West Virginia, just lost its entire police force—every officer suddenly relieved of duty—days after Chief Zachary Freeburn resigned amid explosive claims of political overreach and a hostile work environment. Freeburn says he was forced out after being told a council member would directly supervise police operations, which he claims violates state law. Residents are furious, especially after a town council meeting was canceled and a whistleblower petition demands Freeburn’s reinstatement, praising his short but impactful leadership. Former officers allege evidence rooms were tampered with and keys stolen, and now the Marion County Sheriff’s Office is stepping in to cover calls—while town leaders remain silent, fueling public outrage and demands for accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bbe0bf0d0a66cc3