… “In my position I can never comment. You see, I am not like all others, I am presumed guilty just by accusation. That is what is so difficult about my position.

I have been through this once before …

… “In all honesty, the press has never been honest, compassionate or true in its reporting of my life. I have strived to help make the best P.D. for Norway’s citizens that I could. …

“I want to bring no shame to the town of Norway. I am guilty of not falling in love with a certain person. I am guilty of trying to be someone’s friend through good times and bad. But I couldn’t give anymore than that. My sons come first, period. …

… “I am sorry to tell you but I highly doubt the truth will be reported. I have spent 20 years in law enforcement and have seen more than anyone deserves to see. But no one will care about that. They just want me there when they need me, and don’t care about me when they don’t.

… “It’s time for me to make some tough decisions about my and my sons life’s. We will see what happens. In the meantime, I am taking some time off to reflect on what is really important to me. That is easy, it is my two sons. You see, they never questioned me, doubted me, or lost faith in me. They simply have never ending love and support for me. For that I am a very lucky man, don’t ya think?

“P.S. … I am really just taking some vacation time. I have explained the situation to David Holt and he was very understanding. I have done nothing to warrant dismissal or suspension. This time off is for me, to sort priorities out and come to grips with things, for once, for me and me alone.”