Latta Police Chief, Responds to Recent Job Suspension

LATTA, S.C. (WPDE) — Latta Police Chief Crystal Moore released a statement on her Facebook page Thursday morning about her recent temporary suspension from her job.

Moore didn’t say why she was suspended for one week, but said her work and dedication to the Town of Latta speak for itself.

Latta’s acting administrator Jarrett Taylor hasn’t said why Moore was placed on suspension saying its a personnel matter and not privy to public information.

Moore’s statement also revealed that she’s battling cancer.

She said her condition will not stop her from running as a petition candidate for Dillon County Sheriff.

Moore’s statement is posted in its entirety below:

Family, Friends, and Supporters: There has been a lot happening this week that you may have heard about on the news or on social media. I have been temporarily suspended from my position as the Chief of Police of Latta. I don’t want to go into any details about this, but I can say to you all that I am proud of the work I’ve done as Latta’s Chief and stand by my record of honesty and accountability. I love being in law enforcement, and nothing anyone can do will change that.

You may have also heard some other rumors about my health, and I feel now is the time to tell everyone who has supported me about what is going on. I was recently diagnosed with Sarcoma, which is a type of cancer that affects soft tissue, I had what was believed to be a cyst at the base of my thumb. In April I had surgery and it was successful. My doctors are positive about my chances of beating it. I will, however, have to take several rounds of chemotherapy to hopefully prevent the cancer from coming back.

Many of you who have suffered from cancer or know a loved one who has, understand chemotherapy is a difficult thing to go through. It will affect my family and my work and may put me down for a while. But I’m telling you right now-it may put me down, but it will not put me out.

I am still running for Sheriff of Dillon County and plan on winning. Nothing-not pettiness, not bigotry, and definitely not cancer-will hold me back.

I am strong because of my family. I am strong because of my faith. I am strong because the people of Dillon County have made me strong.

I am strong enough to beat cancer.

All I ask from you is that you pray for me and all others who suffer from this terrible disease. THANK YOU and GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

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