Winamac has a new town marshal. Officer Tyler Campbell was promoted to the position by the town council Monday. Former Town Marshal Mike Buchanan had been leading the department on an interim basis since Mark Hoffman stepped down last June.
Continue readingWinamac Police Chief Stepping Down
Winamac’s police chief is stepping down. Mark Hoffman is resigning from the chief’s position, citing personal reasons. He’s expected to remain on the police force, though.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Considers Quotes for Police Vehicle
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman presented Town Council members with multiple vehicle quotes when met for their January meeting.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves Part-Time Hire for Police Force
The Winamac Town Council made a decision related to the police force when members met on Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Approves $150 Fee for Release of Body Camera Footage
Getting body camera footage from the Winamac Police Department will now cost $150. The fee was approved as part of an ordinance by the town council Monday.
Continue readingWinamac Police Officer to Lead Firearms Instruction for Fellow Officers
The Winamac Police Department will be receiving some firearms training this month, according to Town Marshal Mark Hoffman.
Continue readingWinamac Town Council Discusses Swinging Bridge Complaints with Town Marshal
Jumping from the swinging bridge in Pulaski County is a finable offense that local law enforcement officials are on the look out for.
Continue readingEastern Pulaski School Board Approves Quotes for Sound System, Bleacher Repair
Eastern Pulaski’s auditorium is getting a new sound system. The school board Monday approved the purchase of more than $20,000 of equipment, including installation costs, from Jubilee Sound.
Continue readingWinamac Town Marshal Informs Council About Emergency Vehicle Operation Training
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman alerted town council members about an upcoming Emergency Vehicle Operation Training session that will take place next week. Continue reading
Winamac Police Officer Commended, Town Council Weighs in on Decal Decision
A Winamac Police Officer was commended during Monday night’s town council meeting.
During Town Marshal Mark Hoffman’s report, he noted that since school is back in session, they’ve increased patrols around there, specifically when students are getting on and off the busses. Councilwoman Judy Heater commented on the performance of Officer Brian Gaillard. Continue reading
Winamac Town Marshall Mark Hoffman Addresses Recent Projects at the Department
Winamac Town Marshal Mark Hoffman has been quite busy since he took over for Mike Buchanan, whose retirement officially went into effect on July 1st.
Hoffman has been shadowing Buchanan over the last few months since his retirement was announced in February. Marshal Hoffman told town council members on Monday that there were a few projects that he wanted to get taken care of that have been completed. Continue reading