Police department promotes 3 officers
Three city police officers received promotions recently, two to the rank of sergeant and one to the rank of lieutenant.
“These are all career-minded, dedicated officers who have proven themselves over the years,” said Captain Bryan Denton. “Chief Joe Melton, based on their work histories, dedication and their service, chose these officers over a field of seven applicants and the applicants were all excellent candidates which made the decision a hard one.”
Receiving promotion to lieutenant of the C-shift was Chuck Taylor. A former investigator and patrol sergeant, Taylor has served with the city police for 17 years. He first began in 1977 and then left for other employment for a short stint before returning in 1984. Taylor will be filling the role left open by the recent retirement of Lt. John Wayne Hollandsworth.
Rusty Woodlee was promoted to the rank of sergeant of the B-shift and will serve under Lt. John Morgan. Woodlee has been with the department for 11 years and prior to that time served as a deputy with the Warren County Sheriff’s Department.
Jason Craighead was promoted to the rank of sergeant for the A-shift and will serve under Lt. Bob Patterson. Craighead has been with the department for seven years.
The sergeant positions came open with the departure of Sgt. Todd Bess who resigned his position to open a computer firm and the promotion of Taylor to lieutenant. All three men have already received their promotions and are filling their various roles.