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Bristol City Council appoints Byron Ashbrook as police chief

2128068 · January 18, 2025
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The Bristol, Virginia, City Council voted unanimously Jan. 17 to accept the city manager’s recommendation to hire Byron Ashbrook as the city’s next police chief following a closed session under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act exception for personnel matters.

Bristol, Va. — The Bristol, Virginia, City Council voted unanimously Jan. 17 to hire Byron Ashbrook as the city’s next police chief after meeting in closed session under the Virginia Code exception for personnel matters.

Council members moved into a closed session “pursuant to section 2.2-3711(a)(1), Code of Virginia,” to discuss prospective candidates…

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