Galena News
Arrest Warrant Served at Galena Residence
As a result of an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a child; On Friday April 3, 2020, Officers with the Galena Police Department served an arrest warrant at 2125 S. Main Galena, KS.
73-Year-old Carl E. Combs of the residence was taken into custody and transported to the Cherokee County Jail. Combs is Charged through the Cherokee County District Court with four (4) counts of Aggravated Indecent Liberties with a Child.
He is being held on a $100,000.00 bond.
City Hall Closure
Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic the following changes are in affect effective March 16, 2020:
The Galena City Building and the Galena Public Library will be closed to the public. If you need to pay your water bill, or conduct other city business, please proceed to the drive thru from 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday through Friday. We can also be reached at 620-783-5265 or visit www.galenaks.gov.
If you need to speak to the Court Clerk, you can enter through the north east door between the hours of 8:00am through 4:30pm or by calling 620-783-2454. Review Court will be 8:30am May 1st, 2020. Next Court Date is May 08, 2020 at 1:30pm. All probation has been moved to May 12, 2020 at 5:30pm.
If you need to speak with an officer, you can enter through the north east door between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm Monday through Friday. For after hours and weekends, you can call 620-783-5065 or 620-429-3992. In an emergency call 911.
The City Buildings including Galena Public Library, Senior Citizen Building, and Galena Community Room will also be closed for 30 days. Schermerhorn Park and Galena Ballfields will also be closed for 30 days. No meetings, games, gatherings or practices.
We apologize for any inconvenience, but for the health and safety of the general public, ourselves, and your respective families, this is in effect for 30 days.
2020 Census
Invitations to respond to the 2020 Census will be delivered between March 12-20. Once you receive that invitation, you can respond online, by phone, or by mail
Ordinance No. 20-04
During the February 03, 2020 regular City Council Meeting Ordinance 20-04 was approved to allow the assessment of the costs to collect debts owed to the City of Galena, Kansas.
Ordinance No. 20-04 AN ORDINANCE ALLOWING THE ASSESSMENT OF THE COSTS TO COLLECT DEBTS OWED TO THE CITY OF GALENA, KANSAS
Be it ordained by the Governing Body of the City of Galena, Kansas:
Section 1. Every citizen/debtor shall pay any and all charges related to the reasonable costs of collection of any fine/fee/ costs of services, as well as any costs/ assessments for clean-up of the property for a municipal violation that is the violation that is the issue herein. This specifically applies to, but not limited to, charges for water, electricity, property code violation fines, parking tickets, municipal court fines, fees, court costs, interest accrued thereon, and any other debt due and owing to the municipality. The cost of collection include, but are not limited to, court costs, surcharges, attorney fees, and collection agency fee, except that such costs of collection may not include both attorney fees and collection agency fees.
Section 2. The ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its publication in the official city newspaper.
Approved and passed by the governing body of the City of Galena, Kansas, this 3rd day if February 2020.
Published in The official City Newspaper on February 05, 2020.
Increased Enforcement Around the Galena High School – February 24 thru March 6
The Galena Police Department will join other law enforcement agencies in Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma with increased enforcement near high schools to raise awareness on roadway safety. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teens (15-18 years old) in the United States – ahead of all other types of injury, disease or violence.
“Even one teen death is unacceptable,”. “Please slow down, put the phone away or turn it off, and always buckle up.”
Officers will issue citations to any individual who refuses to obey the traffic laws, whether it is for speeding, texting or failing to buckle up. Remind teens that driving is a privilege and encourage them to learn about the importance of driving safely.
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
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.
Traffic Stop leads to Drug Arrest
On January 8, 2020 at approximately 8:00 pm; Officers with the Galena Police Department conducted a traffic stop as part of an ongoing drug investigation. During the traffic stop officers discovered suspected methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
The driver of the vehicle, 58-year-old Steven W. Davis, of Galena, KS was taken into custody and transported to the Cherokee County Jail. Charges are being submitted for Unlawful possession of Methamphetamine, Felony possession of drug paraphernalia, Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, Possession of drug paraphernalia used to distribute a controlled substance, and Possession of Marijuana.
Davis is remains in the Cherokee County Jail and is being held on $33,500.00 bond.
2019 Pre-Holiday Season Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving
This holiday season, The Galena Police Department will be partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the national Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving awareness campaign to help keep impaired drivers off the road. Help us spread the message!
Are you on Santa’s naughty or nice list? Always designate a sober driver to get you home safely after drinking so you don’t wind up with coal in your stocking — or worse. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Keep track of those eggnogs! Even one drink can be one too many. Plan for a sober driver to get you home safely. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Commit to sober driving this holiday season, and every day. Help us spread the message: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Keep the holidays merry and bright: This holiday season, and every day, stay safe by refusing to drink and drive. Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
If you are buzzed, you are already too drunk to drive home. Even one drink can be one too many if you’re getting behind the wheel of a vehicle. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
During December 2017, 885 people lost their lives in traffic crashes involving a drunk driver. Always remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Keep your cash for your holiday shopping, not for a drunk-driving arrest. A DUI can set you back $10,000 in court costs, lost time at work, car towing, and more. Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
In 2017, an average of one person was killed in a drunk-driving crash every 48 minutes. This holiday, and every day, remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
Just like drunk driving, drug-impaired driving is also dangerous and illegal, and it’s an increasing problem on our nation’s roads. Always remember: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.
Visit Whoville at City Hall
Galena Christmas Parade will be this Saturday, December 7th, at 4:00 PM. Christmas Tree lighting ceremony at City Hall will follow the parade. Everyone is welcome to come visit Whoville during the ceremony. Bring your cameras and take Max for a spin.