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Mayor James names Tony Araujo permanent West Palm Beach police chief
2316330 · February 14, 2025
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Mayor James appointed Interim Chief Tony Araujo to the permanent role after an interim period that began in October; Araujo is a 65-year-old former colonel with a 42-year career at the sheriff’s office and said he is not ready to retire.
Mayor James has named Interim Chief Tony Araujo the permanent police chief for West Palm Beach, city presenters said. Araujo had served as interim chief since October after Mayor James removed former Chief Frank Adderley amid allegations of financial improieties within the department.
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