By KENT THOMPSON
The city of Humboldt has reached a settlement agreement with former police officer Susan Rutz. The action came after a 15-minute closed session at the conclusion of Monday night’s Humboldt City Council meeting.
Rutz was a Humboldt police officer for a period of three years and five months. She was placed on paid administrative leave on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022. She was terminated on Friday, March 3, 2023, after an in-house investigation into Rutz’s actions and subsequent suspension.
Rutz, through Teamsters, Local 238 business agent Artie Jones, filed a letter of grievance following her dismissal, alleging that she was wrongfully terminated without just cause.
Under the settlement agreement, the city agrees to make a payroll check in the amount of $5,000, with all payroll taxes deducted to compensate Rutz for her alleged damages.