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August 15th through September 2, 2019

The Galena Police Department will join 190 other local and state police agencies across Kansas in a crackdown aimed at removing drunk and other drugged drivers from the roadways.  You Drink. You Drive. You Lose., is underwritten by the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT).

According to Chief Charles, this campaign is intended to remind drivers of several things:

  1. If you are planning on going out to drink, make a designated driver a substantial part of this plan.
  2. Check your medications for any driving/operating warnings. A prescription is for medication; it is not a permission slip to drive.
  3. Think of a family you know – maybe your own – and consider how you would feel if your decision to drink and drive was the cause of serious injury or death.
  4. A DUI arrest can cost you thousands of dollars.
  5. We are asking all citizens on the roadways – drivers and passengers, alike – to watch for suspicious driving behaviors. Note location, a description of the suspect vehicle, and its direction of travel and call 911 as soon as it’s safe to do so.  You may save a life.
  6. You can count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws – not just during this campaign but throughout the year.
  7. Always remember that the best protection against an impaired driver (even when it’s yourself) is the use of seat belts and appropriate child restraints – every trip, every time. Restraints save lives and reduce injury severity across a wide range of driving mistakes and mishaps.

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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.

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.

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.    

Galena Police Department Contact Information

  • If you have an Emergency always call:     911
  • If you need an officer to respond to your location Non-Emergency or talk to an officer you can call Dispatch at:  (620) 783-5066 or (620) 783-1900          
  • If you need information or to talk with the Administrative Staff / Main Office Call:        (620) 783-5065  
  • Other contact information:

Web: www.galenaks.gov

Email: police@galenaks.gov

TIP Line: (620) 783-0911

Safely Dispose of Used Sharps

The Galena Police Department is requesting your help in insuring the proper disposal of used sharps. We are seeing an increase of used syringes and needles lying around on the ground or in trash that have not been properly disposed of. This is a safety concern for anyone that may come in contact with these items either by accident or trying to dispose of them properly.

I have attached a short video and a link with information to help with the proper disposal of these items.

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