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Author: Billy Charles

Search Warrant Arrest

One person is in custody following an early morning Search Warrant of a Galena Home.

At approximately 5:30 am on June 13, 2019, the Galena Police Department executed a Search Warrant at 500 Euclid Street in Galena. The warrant was requested as part of an ongoing investigation by the Galena Police Department into reported drug activity at this residence.

Chad Edward Garrett (October 17, 1967) was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to Distribute within 1000 feet of a School, Possession of Marijuana with Intent to Distribute within 1000 feet of a School, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. He is being held at the Cherokee County Jail on $80,000 bond.

Housing Discrimination Hotline

City of Galena, Kansas will assist persons who may be experiencing discrimination in housing on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, age, familial status or handicap.  If you feel that you have been discriminated against for any of these reasons, call the hotline numbers below.

FAIR HOUSING HOTLINE

Housing Discrimination Hotline 1.800.669.9777

Kansas Human Rights Commission 913.296.3206

    City of Galena 620.783.5265

City Pool opens Saturday

Now booking private parties. $50.00 an hour for up to 35 swimmers with a two hour minimum. $62.50 an hour for over 35 swimmers with a 2 hour minimum. Book your party today by calling 620-783-5265.

Galena Police Department

Patrol Officer Position

The City of Galena, KS is looking for professional, self-motivated, community oriented, individuals to apply for Police Officer positions.

TYPE:  Full Time & Part Time

SALARY:  Depending on Qualifications / Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

Applicants must be 21 years of age, a United States Citizen, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and good moral character.  Applicant cannot have felony or domestic violence arrests. Law Enforcement certified preferred but not mandatory.

The City of Galena is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Applicants will be required to successfully pass a background investigation, psychological, physical, drug and alcohol testing.

OBTAINING AN APPLICATION: To obtain an Application; Print from City Web Site: www.Galenaks.gov  or request and return to: City Clerk’s Office at (620)783-5265, 211 W 7th Street Galena, KS 66739.