Main Street from 7th to Front Street will be closed on Saturday September 19 through Sunday September 20th. There will be a crew working to Seal, Paint Traffic Lines and Parking Spots.
Please make other arrangements for parking during this time and avoid this section to allow the workers to complete their work without delay.
We understand this may be an inconvenience but appreciate your cooperation while improvements and needed maintenance are being performed.
The City of Galena is accepting sealed bids for a
2010 Ford Crown Victoria
Mileage: 163316
VIN: 2FABP7BV2AX125628
This vehicle is parked at the Galena Police Department at 210 Turner Drive in Galena. If you would like to look at it before bidding. (620) 783-1900.
The bids must be sealed in an envelope and turned into the City Clerk’s office no later than 4:00 PM Friday September 18, 2020. Bids will be opened at the City Council Meeting held on September 21, 2020.
The Galena Police Department will be joining agencies throughout Kansas from August 20 through Labor Day, September 7, in an effort in removing drunk and other impaired drivers from the roadways during You Drink. You Drive. You Lose.
It is illegal to drive while impaired, yet, in 2018 one person was killed in a drunk driving crash every 50 minutes in the United States.
Driving after consuming alcohol or any other potentially impairing substance is a choice
The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose enforcement campaign is intended to remind drivers:
To have a sober driver lined up BEFORE you drink alcohol away from home. Or take a sober ride to and from the location. Remember, this is your decision.
Check your medications for driving warnings. More and more in Kansas, DUI arrests are occurring during daytime hours, largely due to the side effects of prescription drugs.
BEFORE you choose to drink and drive, think about your family, your friends, your coworkers, neighbors.
Always wear your seat belt, it is your best defense against impaired drivers. Every trip, every time.
You can count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws, not just during this enforcement campaign but all through the year.
On August 7, 2020 at approximately 12:30pm, the Galena Police Department was notified by City Employees that someone had broke into the City Pool and damaged property in the City Park. Once on scene officers investigated and a suspect was identified. Officers located the suspect at approximately 2:30pm, took him into custody and transported him to the Cherokee County Jail.
Charges are being submitted for Burglary and Criminal Damage to Property on 27-year-old Bazil M. Hudson of Galena, KS. He is being held on $2500.00 bond.
The Galena Library Summer Program “Imagine Your Story” stopped by with bags of goodies for all the Police Department Staff today. They just wanted to show their appreciation for Law Enforcement and everything our officers do for the community.
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: Dependent on Qualifications
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, physiological, physical, and drug and ahocale 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.
Deb Elbrader from Pickers Post brought two of her grandchildren in this morning to show their support for Law Enforcement. We would like to thank Bailey and Audrie for the great snack, cookies and overall support shown this morning.
On June 25th at approximately 2:30 a.m. the Galena Police Department went to 1101 North Murphy Street in Galena, KS to Serve Arrest Warrants on Ricky Hood DOB: 02/09/1980.
Mr. Hood was located and taken into custody at the residence. As he was being searched, Mr. Hood informed officers he had “dope” in his possession.
Ricky Hood was transported to and is being held at the Cherokee County Jail for Two Zero Bond Warrants out of Cherokee County for Probation Violations. He is also being charged with Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Possessing Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute and is held on a $31,000 bond.
Pool Party Prices: 2 Hour Minimum $50.00 an hour for 35 swimmers or less. $62.50 an hour for more than 35 swimmers.
Pool Pass Prices: $35.00 per person. $10.00 for each additional immediate family member.
Call 620-783-5265 for scheduling and any further questions.
Beginning on Monday, May 18th, and continuing through Sunday, May 31st , travelers can expect increased police presence as the Galena Police Department joins other law enforcement agencies in aggressively enforcing Kansas occupant restraint and other traffic laws as part of the 2020 Kansas Click It or Ticket campaign. This activity is supported by a grant from the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT). Enforcement will occur around the clock. Seatbelt use diminishes after nightfall, meaning the likelihood of unbelted crash injuries and deaths rise during those hours.
The aim of Click It or Ticket is simple: to effectively reduce the number of preventable deaths and injuries that occur when unbelted drivers and passengers are involved in traffic crashes. About 345 persons are involved in 170 crashes each day in Kansas. Only 7% of those that are unbelted are likely to escape without injury. Half of all fatalities occur among those who are not wearing a seat belt. While seat belts may not always prevent a serious or fatal injury, certainly no other piece of equipment within the vehicle provides more protection.
“I want people to know that, day or night, the Galena Police Department is committed to aggressively ticketing violators of adult seat belt and child safety laws, as well as other traffic infractions, which make the need for occupant restraint so necessary. The stop will be inconvenient, your vehicle and driver’s license numbers will likely be checked for outstanding warrants and insurance, and you will pay at least $30 to the court. So, use your belt, every trip, every time.”
***Stay safe.***
