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Meskwaki Nation accuses former police chief of wrongdoing

The Meskwaki Nation of Iowa says its former police chief committed wrongdoing while in office.

Christopher Knouse, 45, is facing numerous charges in state court. He allegedly sold a number of firearms without a proper permit.

The incident occurred last month. The tribe has hired a new police chief.

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Former Meskwaki police chief facing criminal charges (The Cedar Rapids Gazette 1/26)
Former Meskwaki police chief facing criminal charges (Eastern Iowa News Now 1/25)

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