TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Two federal lawsuits alleging violations of civil rights have been filed against Valley Falls Police Chief Bronson Campbell.

The Topeka Capital Journal reported (http://bit.ly/2uiqXmL ) on Monday that the lawsuit filed by Jamie Petitt alleges Campbell harassed her and that the council backed his actions.

Petitt complained to the city last November that the police chief made false statements and harassed her.

The council determined in January that the complaint was unfounded and forwarded the matter to the Jefferson County attorney's office for review. An arrest warrant was...