Billings police officer
suspended pending investigation
BILLINGS - A Billings police officer is facing possible
termination resulting from an internal investigation at the Billings Police
Department.
According to Billings Police Lieutenant Kevin Iffland, city
officer Paul LaMantia was placed on paid administrative leave on January 23rd.
Iffland says LaMantia was placed on leave due to an internal
affairs investigation at the department stemming from a possible policy
violation.
The findings of that investigation are currently being
reviewed by Billings Police Chief Rich St. John.
Iffland says he believes the review will be completed within
a few days.
Once the investigation is reviewed, Iffland says possible
disciplinary actions could include termination of employment.
Iffland says criminal charges will not result from the
investigation.
LaMantia was hired by the Billings Police Department in
March of 2009.
The California native graduated from the University of
Montana in 2008.
LaMantia played football for the University of Montana
Grizzlies in 2006, 2007 and 2008.