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You Drink. You Drive. You Lose

The Galena Police Department will be joining other local and state law enforcement agencies across Kansas starting August 20 through Labor Day, September 6, in a crackdown aimed at removing drunk and other impaired drivers from the roadways during *You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. 

It is illegal everywhere to drive while impaired, yet, in 2019, over 10,000 people in the U.S. were killed in drunk driving crashes. Impaired driving fatalities every day are the direct result of decisions people make. Driving after consuming ANY potentially impairing substance is a decision YOU make.

You know that it is wrong and dangerous. You tell yourself you won’t do it again, but you do. It’s time to stop.

Start a new habit, the habit of NOT driving to situations where you will be tempted to drink or partake in other impairing substances. Ask to ride with a non-drinking friend, designate a driver, or use one of the many other options available. Start today.

The You Drink. You Drive. You Lose enforcement campaign is intended to remind drivers: 

 “Don’t consume impairing substances and get behind the wheel. Impaired driving is a major cause of crashes and a danger not just to you and those riding with you, but to every single person on the road.

Make it a habit to have a sober driver lined up before you drink alcohol away from home.

We also want to remind everyone to always have your seatbelts on, it’s your best defense in case of a crash.

You can always count on this department to vigorously enforce impaired driving and other traffic laws, not just during this enforcement campaign but all through the year.” 

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 of 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, psychological, physical, and 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.

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 of 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, psychological, physical, and 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.

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:  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.

Arrest Warrant Leads to New Charges

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.

Cherokee County Food Fight

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.

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.  

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.