State investigating complaint against Libby Police officer

State investigators are looking into a complaint against a Libby Police officer.

Kyler Nerison, communications director for the Montana Attorney General’s Office, confirmed in a Jan. 9 email to The Western News that the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) accepted a request to investigate Sgt. Ron Buckner.

Libby Police Chief Cody Ercanbrack told The Western News that Buckner is currently on paid leave of absence pending the review of employment matters. Buckner’s leave began on Dec. 6.