HOUSTON – More changes are impacting the Humble Police Department after the city manager confirmed Thursday that the department has seen its second administrative leave involving leadership in as many months.
“I can confirm that Captain Kimberlin has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation. As this is an ongoing investigation, the City has no further comment and will not be answering any further questions on the topic,” City Manager Jason Stuebe told 2 Investigates.
When asked whether Kimberlin’s administrative leave is paid or unpaid, Stuebe responded with a one-word clarification: “Paid.”
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The move comes as an investigation into Humble Police Chief Dan Zientek continues with no immediate end in sight. Zientek was placed on administrative leave without pay more than a month ago.
Immediately following Zientek’s appointment as chief last May, Kimberlin—who is the wife of the former police chief and was Zientek’s supervisor prior to his promotion—was promoted, according to city records. Kimberlin was promoted again just four months later, moving from the rank of sergeant to captain.
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Earlier this month, 2 Investigates revealed city records showing Kimberlin received the largest share of travel and training expenditures within the department.
Documents show nearly $40,000 was spent on Kimberlin over the past two years—an amount that significantly exceeded any other employee.
The individual with the second-highest amount of travel and training expenses, according to the city, was Chief Zientek.