Monterey Police Recruiting New Officer After Resignation
The Monterey Police Department told he Board of Aldermen in Monday’s meeting they are looking to hire a new certified patrolman following the sudden resignation of an officer. Police Chief John Mackie said the officer originally provided a two-week notice but contacted the department on Monday to announce he was done. Mackie said he wants […]
Zero Speeding Citations Issued During Crain Street Patrols
Monterey Police Department reporting zero speeding citations during an intensive month-long traffic enforcement operation on Crain Street. Chief of Police John Mackie said the department dedicated significant man-hours to the residential road following complaints from a local resident regarding speeding vehicles. Mackie said the patrols occurred during the previous school year and resulted in no […]
Monterey Police Chief Addresses Officer Drifting Video
Monterey Police Chief John Mackie addressing an officer’s unsafe driving after the incident resurfaced in a social media post this week. The incident occurred in December of last year, when a Monterey police officer’s actions in a grocery store parking lot were captured. Mackie said he originally addressed the situation with the officer last year […]
Flashing Signs Potential Resolution To Crain Street Concerns
The Monterey Street Committee is considering installing flashing signs on Crain Street as a potential resolution to slow down speeders and improve safety. The committee had a lengthy discussion Thursday night about the narrow road and the section of the street where a hill creates a blind spot. During the discussion, Crain Street Resident Brian […]
Monterey Appoints Leonard To Civil Service Board
After a lengthy discussion Monday night, Monterey Aldermen appointed Jeff Leonard to fill a vacant spot on the town’s Civil Service Board. Aldermen originally tabled a decision last month, because some wanted Mayor Alex Garcia appointed. Alderman Bill Wiggins said the town created the Civil Service Board in the early 2000s, after a constant change […]
