 A Kentucky state police major and eastern Kentucky native has been reassigned following theft allegations. Wednesday, March 21, Kentucky state police confirmed that Major Darren Stapleton, a supervisor of the Division of East Troops, has been reassigned following an allegation that he tried to sell state surplus property. Stapleton was accused of attempting to sell chain link fence belonging to KSP on Facebook Marketplace for $500. KSP policy states, quote, no employee of the Commonwealth shall personally benefit from the disposal of surplus property, end quote. KSP went on to say the chain link fence was returned to KSP headquarters sometime this morning. Stapleton's photo has also been removed from KSP's command staff page on their official website. As of Wednesday afternoon, Kentucky state police have not stated where Stapleton has been reassigned. One asked a spokesperson for KSP said they are aware of the allegations and are conducting an internal affairs investigation. Reporting for Mountain Top News, I'm Brianna Robinson.