The Paoli Police Department was called to Paoli Square on Tuesday for reports of a "suspicious item."

Phillips pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor charge on May 26 in Orange County Superior Court, police said.

Chief Randy Sanders requested an investigation into former Sergeant Tyler Phillips four days after Phillips submitted a letter of resignation. 

44-year-old Aaron "Gus" Kellams, 37-year-old Kimberly Scott and 64-year-old Richard Wilder were arrested on July 23 during a traffic stop.