Thursday October 8, 2020 starting at 6:00pm at the Galena Municipal Building there will be a Community Meet and Greet for all area 1st responders. There will be a meal provided by Local Business owner Bob Mitchell. This is a chance for the Community to meet, visit and get to know your area first responders.
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.
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.***
May 4th – May 15th
Baxter Springs, Columbus, Galena, Riverton, and Weir
Compete with local towns to see who can stock the
shelves for their local pantry the most. Foods
donated will go back to the food pantry in each
individual community! Donations will be weighed at
Farmers COOP to provide the winning community
with bragging rights!
Farmers COOP is issuing a challenge! If all 5
communities can work together and donate 2,000
pounds, they will donate an additional 2,000 pounds
to stock area food pantries!
Drop off any non-perishable foods at the
drop off sites below.
Baxter Springs – Soda Fountain (1136 Military Ave)
Columbus- Extension Office (124 W Country Rd)
Galena – Galena Sentinel (511 S Main St)
Riverton – Riggs Chiropractic (6524 SE Quakervale)
Weir – City of Weir (306 N. Washington)
K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
