Whitewater Police Chief Placed on Paid Administrative Leave

According to a press release from the Whitewater Police Department, Police Chief Aaron M. Raap has been placed on paid administrative leave. Deputy Dan Meyer will be serving as acting Police Chief until further notice. An internal investigation will be conducted by an outside agency based on an incident that occurred outside the City of Whitewater. The leave is not considered punitive, but rather part of the Whitewater Police Department Policy. The investigation is ongoing, and more information may be given as it becomes available.