Monterey Police Receives Doghouse Donation from FOCCUS
Focus On Cumberland County Animal Safety volunteers donated a doghouse to Monterey Police Department, as department reunites owners and pets Police Chief John Mackie said FOCCAS reached out to the department as the town recognized an uptick in escaped dogs needing temporary care. Mackie said the department has assisted with several stray dogs around town […]
Monterey Appoints Corley As New Court Clerk And PIO
Monterey has appointed David Corley as the town’s circuit court clerk and the Police Department’s Public Information Officer. Corley said he has worked in law enforcement for many years, including four years with the Monterey Police Department. Corley said he pursued the position as he always liked a challenge. “Being able to be the, kind […]
Monterey Police Request To Use Former Sewer Plant
The Monterey Police Department wants to use the Old Sewer Plant on Woodcliff Drive as an additional police facility. Sergeant Larry Bates said the plant sits close to the department’s firing range. Bates said the facility would be useful to store range equipment. “Nothing that can be stolen, not guns or anything like that,” Bates […]
Monterey Tee Ball President Charged With Theft
Monterey Tee Ball President Joshua Gallagher has been indicted and charged with theft between $2,500 and $10,000. The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed that Gallagher stole funds directly from the organization’s bank account for personal use. According to the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office, Gallagher’s personal purchases included food and clothing that were not associated […]
Monterey Promotes Officers To Stabilize Police Department
Monterey Police promoting three officers to leadership roles in the Police Department. Sergeant Andrew Neff promoted to Lieutenant, while Officer Blake Bennett and Officer Larry Bates promoted to Sergeant. Monterey Police Chief John Mackie said the promotions will help stabilize the police department. “The department has not had structure since the current administration, so I […]
Monterey Moving City Court Back To City Hall
Monterey will move City Court from the police station back to City Hall. Monterey Police Chief John Mackie said he brought the idea to Mayor Alex Garcia. Mackie said moving city court out of the police department was a change he felt was needed. “The courtroom style environment at City Hall is set up like […]
Monterey Swears In Mackie As Police Chief
Monterey Police Chief John Mackie sworn in at the start of Monday’s aldermen meeting.
Monterey Police Searching For New Detective
The Monterey Police Department trying to fill a detective position that has been vacant for two months. Monterey Police Chief Bill Randolph said they are currently reviewing the second round of applicants. Randolph said that the search to fill the position has gone slow. “I’m just not sure everybody is looking for a career in […]
Monterey Raising Starting Pay For Police Officers
Monterey will raise the starting pay for police officers to $18 per hour to help attract and retain more officers. Police Chief Bill Randolph said retaining officers was never a problem in the past. However, in the last several years, the pool of certified officers looking for work has thinned out. He said the Tennessee […]
Monterey Police Department Hoping To Hire Three Officers Before New Year
The Monterey Police Department is looking to fill two open positions with the hope of hiring three officers in the next several weeks. Police Chief Bill Randolph said hiring officers has become more of a challenge in recent years. Randolph said they lost an officer to the Highway Patrol after that department offered a major […]
