Officer Eddy James was suspended last week from the Cape Girardeau Police Department for reasons officials wouldn't reveal.
Police Chief Howard Boyd refused Wednesday to release any details on why James was suspended, but said the department is "conducting an internal investigation" concerning James.
James' suspension was effective Aug. 25. James was unavailable for comment Wednesday night.
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