New Candor police chief recovering from heart attack ♥

As published in the Courier-Tribune on February 16, 2012

By Hugh Martin

CANDOR — Candor Police Chief Johnny Fulp, who was hired last month, suffered a heart attack on Feb. 9. He had not been sworn in nor officially started his duties in Candor.

Fulp is to officially begin work as soon as all of his credentials have been received by town officials from agencies in Raleigh.

Even though he had not started his new position, the Candor Board of Commissioners had given Fulp the authority at the February board meeting to begin hiring officers to replace those fired at a board of commissioners meeting in December.

Fulp returned home Wednesday, Feb. 15, after being hospitalized since the heart attack. He underwent surgery on Tuesday. His wife, Jeanie, reported that the surgery revealed no damage to the heart and said that he is resting well now that he is at home.

Jeanie Fulp confirmed that her husband is currently not being paid by the town of Candor and is not covered by a health insurance plan with the town.

She reported that many Candor residents have been calling to wish Fulp a speedy recovery.

Police Officer Eddie Bagwell continues to fill the position of Interim Chief until Fulp is able to begin work. Bagwell was named to that position when the majority of the Candor Board of Commissioners voted to fire four of the town’s five police officers on Dec. 12. Since that time, residents and two of the five board members have demanded to be given a reason for the firings. So far, no reasons have been given.