Photo courtesy of Greene Co Sheriff's office

A Jefferson City Council member who is accused of extortion has resigned.

Mayor Craig Berry confirmed to Raccoon Valley Radio that Larry Teeples submitted his letter of resignation Wednesday. The 77-year-old is charged was a Class D Felony for extortion. The charge stems from an alleged incident that took place on January 2nd when Teeples confronted Police Chief Mark Clouse at the law enforcement center about a traffic stop that involved his grandchild.

A statement from the Greene County Sheriff’s secretary stated that during the interaction, Teeples told Clouse that he would not support the police department as a councilman unless the police department left his grandchild alone. He made similar comments to City Administrator Mike Palmer and Greene County Sheriff Jack Williams.

Teeples has been on the Council since 1995. Raccoon Valley Radio will bring you more information as it becomes official.