This Duluth News Tribune article, dated April 10, 2012, reports on an internal and criminal investigation into former Superior Police Captain Chad La Lor, accused by fellow officers of driving while intoxicated on several occasions dating back to 1999. The investigation was prompted after La Lor was accused of perjury during a 2011 Police and Fire Commission hearing concerning another officer accused of theft. Police Chief Charles LaGesse stated that although criminal charges were not supported by sufficient evidence, internal findings indicated that La Lor was not fully truthful in his testimony.

The report details at least seven alleged drunk driving incidents, including two that La Lor later acknowledged might have involved impairment. Statements from officers and former deputies revealed episodes where La Lor was allegedly stopped or observed driving erratically but not arrested. Chief LaGesse indicated the situation prompted broader review of departmental enforcement and accountability policies.