Foley, Ala. - Elberta Mayor Marvin Williams said the town is waiting on the county to send an investigation report to the town's attorney, Ken Raines, before making decisions following Police Chief Mickey Pledger's arrest.

"The attorney will get a report from the county and then advise the town what to do, and the council will decide," Williams said.

The Baldwin County Sheriff's Office announced on March 4 that Pledger was arrested and charged with firing into an occupied building, filing a false police report and tampering with evidence.

Pledger filed a report that on Feb. 13 a man shot at him outside the Elberta Police Department. Pledger claims he was looking for a file in his vehicle when he spotted a man near the back of the building. Pledger said in the report that when he approached the man, a single shot was fired. Pledger said he fired a shot in return, but the suspect fled the scene on foot.

According to a released statement by the sheriff's office, Pledger failed a polygraph exam and then admitted to the above charges.

Williams mentioned termination and resignation as a couple options the town could make after it is advised by the attorney.

Williams noted that Pledger is "under suspension at this time" because he was arrested, but the town must follow the town's employee handbook and guidelines for other actions. Williams mentioned the possibility of a hearing before council members for the option of termination.

Williams said that he hopes to have a report from the county and a decision from the attorney by Tuesday's council meeting.

"(I hope) a lot of things will come out at that meeting," Williams said, noting the council may go into executive session to "discuss the character of a town employee."

Williams said the town's police department has moved forward, announcing long-time employee Julie Joyner as the interim police chief on Monday.