THE SHELBY INDEPENDENT

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent Shelby City Manager Justin Merritt speaks Saturday morning at the podium in council chambers addressing Friday's incident. Fraser announced the officer had been fired. | Video still City of Shelby video Shelby – The City of Shelby posted an updated video statement Saturday morning in regard to the Friday morning incident of an officer seen on a viral video, circulating social media, repeatedly punching a female suspect. “As of 8:30

By Chuck Thompson | The Shelby Independent From left, Boiling Springs Police Chief Brian DiYorio, City of Shelby Police Chief Brad Fraser and Capt. Scott Brown at Tuesday night's meet and greet in Boiling Springs. Chuck Thompson | Shelby Independent BOILING SPRINGS – You may not know the name Brian DiYorio yet, but give it time. On Tuesday, Oct. 28, The Town of Boiling Springs held a drop-in meet and greet for their new Chief of Police, Brian DiYorio. The Town Hall lobby was