Greg Block
Coverage of Greg Block in the Nexus archive.
- McBee Town Council to meet for first time since misconduct scandal
The McBee Town Council is set to meet for the first time since a misconduct scandal involving police officers and the mayor. State investigators have charged Police Chief Tim Knight, Mike Irvin, former officer Greg Block, and Mayor Glenn Odom with misconduct and conspiracy for writing tickets to generate funds. The mayor's attorney says he won't step down, and the governor cannot suspend him until there's an indictment.
- 4 McBee town leaders face charges in alleged traffic ticket scam: What we know
Four McBee town leaders, including the mayor and police chief, face charges in an alleged traffic ticket scam where officials pressured officers to issue tickets to generate revenue. Court documents reveal communications between the mayor and police chief discussing ticket quotas to fund town expenses, including patrol cars and equipment.
- Former McBee police chiefs surrender amid ticket quota corruption probe
Former McBee Police Chiefs Tim Knight and Mike Irvin and former officer Greg Block surrendered to Chesterfield County Detention Center, facing charges of misconduct and conspiracy for allegedly pressuring officers to meet traffic ticket quotas to fund town equipment and loans. State investigators found evidence of quota demands, including messages between the mayor and Irvin about generating funds through tickets.