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Natchitoches police chief announces retirement; nationwide search for replacement to begin Police Chief Michael Micky Dove announced his retirement after 32 years with the Natchitoches Police Department. (Source: NPD) By Alex Onken | March 4, 2021 at 11:45 AM CST - Updated March 4 at 12:18 PM
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - On Wednesday, March 3, Natchitoches Police Chief Michael “Micky” Dove announced his retirement.
Below is a release from the City of Natchitoches: Natchitoches Police Chief Michael “Micky” Dove announced his retirement on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, after 32 years of service. Chief Dove began his tenure with the Natchitoches Police Department in 1989 and rose through the ranks until he was appointed Chief of Police in 2009. His terminal leave will commence on March 15th and end on June 15th. On behalf of Mayor Ronnie Williams, Jr. and the City of Natchitoches, we wish Chief Dove the best in the next chapter of his life.
Upon arrival officers located Edward Weathers (B/M, 48 y.o.a. of Natchitoches) suffering from a gunshot wound.
Weathers was pronounced deceased by the Natchitoches Parish Coronerâs Office as a result of his injuries.
The Natchitoches Police Department will release more details as they become available.
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