Special to the Salem News
COLUMBIANA The city should have a new police chief by the end of this month or in February.
City Manager Lance Willard said during this week’s council meeting that the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is assisting the city with the search for a new chief and the process takes about 90 days.
Former chief Tim Gladis announced his retirement on Nov. 4 after 11 years of service. Gladis had more than 40 years experience in law enforcement and was named police chief in July of 2009.
Since his retirement Sgt. Chris Dailey has stepped in until a replacement can be found.
Staff Writer
COLUMBIANA The city should have a new police chief by the end of this month or in February.
City Manager Lance Willard said during this week’s council meeting that the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) is assisting the city with the search for a new chief and the process takes about 90 days.
Former chief Tim Gladis announced his retirement on Nov. 4 after 11 years of service. Gladis had more than 40 years experience in law enforcement and was named police chief in July of 2009.
Since his retirement Sgt. Chris Dailey has stepped in until a replacement can be found.
Dec 30, 2020
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer and Safety Director Randy Caryer hosted a small group of visitors to Marion City Hall for a formal ceremony on Monday in which three Marion Police Officers were promoted. Major Jay McDonald was promoted to Chief of Police, Lieutenant Chris Adkins was promoted to Major and Officer Richard Wheeler was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Family members of the promoted officers were in attendance, as well media members, law enforcement leaders and government dignitaries. The ceremony was also live streamed via zoom.
Jay McDonald, a native of Toledo and a graduate of Whitmer High School became the 15th Chief of Police for the City of Marion since 1903, succeeding Bill Collins who retired this past October. McDonald began his service with the Marion Police Department in 1994 as a Patrolman and attended the Law Enforcement Academy at North Central Technical College in Mansfield. McDonald was promoted to Lieutenant in 20
Dec 30, 2020
Marion Mayor Scott Schertzer and Safety Director Randy Caryer hosted a small group of visitors to Marion City Hall for a formal ceremony on Monday in which three Marion Police Officers were promoted. Major Jay McDonald was promoted to Chief of Police, Lieutenant Chris Adkins was promoted to Major and Officer Richard Wheeler was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Family members of the promoted officers were in attendance, as well media members, law enforcement leaders and government dignitaries. The ceremony was also live streamed via zoom.
Jay McDonald, a native of Toledo and a graduate of Whitmer High School became the 15th Chief of Police for the City of Marion since 1903, succeeding Bill Collins who retired this past October. McDonald began his service with the Marion Police Department in 1994 as a Patrolman and attended the Law Enforcement Academy at North Central Technical College in Mansfield. McDonald was promoted to Lieutenant in 20
DeWine s office responds to criticism from Toledo police chief over officers not receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Police are not on Ohio s first priority list to receive the coronavirus vaccine. Chief Kral says, My biggest fear is that we aren t even on any list. Author: Brian Dugger Updated: 11:28 AM EST January 1, 2021
TOLEDO, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine s office responded Thursday afternoon to criticism from Toledo Police Chief George Kral about officers being left off the state s early COVID-19 vaccination schedule. We certainly understand the position of law enforcement. They are putting their lives at risk every day. We understand their point and we don t want to diminish it, DeWine spokesman Dan Tierney said in an interview with WTOL 11. But if we are going to put people at the front of the line, a 35-year-old probably shouldn t go ahead of an 85-year-old woman with comorbidities.