Sedona Fire District looks into ‘allegations’1 min read

The Sedona Fire District is currently investigating one of its own.

On Friday, May 8, SFD Chief Jon Trautwein issued a four-sentence press release that the district had been “made aware of serious allegations against a member of the Sedona Fire District. The individual has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of an internal investigation.”

“The Sedona Fire District will cooperate fully with law enforcement concerning this situation,” Trautwein wrote. “No further information will be disclosed at this time although inquiries should only be made to the fire chief.”

When reached for comment or additional infor­mation or the nature of the allegation on Monday, May 11, Trautwein said, “I have no further comment at this time. This is a personnel matter that is under investigation.”

Sgt. Michael Dominguez, of the Sedona Police Department, said SPD is not involved in the investiga­tion and had no information regarding the incident.

Ron Eland

Ron Eland has been the assistant managing editor of the Sedona Red Rock News for the past seven years. He started his professional journalism career at the age of 16 and over the past 35 years has worked for newspapers in Nevada, Hawaii, California and Arizona. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, sports, photography and time with his family and friends.

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Ron Eland
Ron Eland has been the assistant managing editor of the Sedona Red Rock News for the past seven years. He started his professional journalism career at the age of 16 and over the past 35 years has worked for newspapers in Nevada, Hawaii, California and Arizona. In his free time he enjoys the outdoors, sports, photography and time with his family and friends.