The mayor of Mayville is speaking out about charges against the city's former police chief. Christopher MacNeill has been charged with misconduct in office and obstructing an officer.

The former chief is accused of falsifying a police report to help a friend's son.

Tuesday night Mayor Rob Boelk issued a statement saying, "The city of Mayville is disappointed in Mr. MacNeills actions.”

The Mayor also said that all law enforcement officers need to have high expectations and integrity once this is jeopardized your carrer as an officer with the general public is over.