Chief Back in Charge After Pay Scandal | Gainesville News

High Springs Police Chief Antoine Sheppard is back on the job after a tense suspension, but with a heavy caveat: he’s been ordered to repay overpaid wages and face harsher consequences if misconduct recurs. The controversy began when city officials accused him of mismanaging extra-duty assignments and miscalculating his own pay — and even found officers under his command were improperly paid for non-duty activities like car washing and holiday events. Sheppard denies many claims, calling them exaggerated or errors fixable with time — and says he wasn’t given a fair chance to respond before being sidelined. Despite the allegations, community support for Sheppard remains strong, adding a layer of complexity to what’s now a closely watched reinstatement with a full audit looming. 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/bc5883c22a90bf21