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New Nitro mayor fires police chief

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Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt

Newly elected Nitro Mayor Dave Casebolt fired Police Chief Jack Jordan this morning in a move he called administrative.

"(The) service he provided the city over the past year -- This was an administrative decision," Casebolt said.

Capt. Brian Oxley will serve as interim police chief during the next few weeks while Casebolt interviews chief candidates, the new mayor said.

Jordan served as chief since 2000.