McCandless police lieutenant to be suspended on allegations of sexual misconduct, sources say

MCCANDLESS, Pa. — The McCandless Police Department is punishing one of two police officers accused of sexual misconduct toward a woman recruit.

Police Chief David DiSanti and Lt. Jeffrey Basl have been under scrutiny for weeks.

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Sources close to the investigation tell Channel 11 part of the discipline for Basl will include a 10-day suspension without pay.

On Facebook, the town and its police department posted identical messages: "The current investigation regarding the conduct of Lt. Jeffrey Basl has concluded. Town Council has instructed the current acting Chief of Police to carry out the appropriate personnel action."

We’ve found out the lieutenant is expected to rejoin the department once that suspension ends. There is no additional word on DeSanti’s status.

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