Atlantic Fire Chief Mark McNees issued a statement Friday afternoon, with regard to developments in the case of a young girl allegedly being treated for cancer, and the arrest of her mother for making the whole thing up. On the AFD’s Facebook Page, McNees said… “The Atlantic Fire Department is saddened to hear of the events surrounding the family of Super Riley. This is now a family and legal matter. Riley was made an honorary member of our department because of her desire to become a firefighter someday, and our desire to make her dream come true.

Under the current circumstances she needs our support more than ever and will remain an honorary member and we wish her nothing but the best in her future.”