Middletown fire chief placed on administrative leave

Landen said Lolli has cooperated during the investigation. He’s being represented by attorney Paris Ellis.

Lolli, 55, who was hired as fire chief last year, is scheduled to have his pretrial hearing in Middletown Municipal Court on Jan. 24. Landen said an outside prosecutor will be hired to handle the case.

Lolli has no prior disciplinary issues in his personnel file, according to Landen.

Lolli’s salary last year was $107,973, according to city records.

Assistant Fire Chief Tom Snively is running the department in Lolli’s absence, Landen said.