Galena News
Road Closed
21st Street between Main and Joplin is now closed due to flooding. Please use alternate routes to avoid road work.
Now Hiring
The city of Galena is now hiring for seasonal summer help for the Public Works Department and lifeguards for the City Swimming Pool. Applications may be found at City Hall in the City Clerks office at 211 W 7th Monday – Friday 8am to 4:30pm or on our website @ www.galenaks.gov.
Two in Custody after Friday Morning Warrant
As a result of an ongoing investigation by the Galena Police Department; Friday, April 12, 2019 at approximately 7:30 am, Officers with the Galena Police Department and the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office served a Search Warrant at 1005 E. 5th St. Galena, KS.
During the search officers discovered four young children in the residence along with suspected Methamphetamine, Marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
Dustin Bates 12/28/1984 and Adrian Valentine 03/26/1991 were taken into custody and transported to the Cherokee County Jail.
Charges are being requested through the Cherokee County Attorney’s Office for:
Dustin Bates: Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and four counts Child Endangerment. He is being held on $15,000.00 bond.
Adrian Valentine: Possession of Methamphetamine and Harboring a Pitbull. She is being held on $3000.00 bond.
