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Evansville Police Commission affirms suspensions, records promotion and retirement
Summary
At its March 10 meeting the Evansville Police Commission approved several personnel actions — including multiple suspensions and an applicant removal — and recorded the promotion of an officer and the planned retirement of a sergeant.
The Evansville Police Commission on March 10 approved multiple personnel actions, recorded the promotion of an officer, and noted the upcoming retirement of a longtime sergeant.
Commissioners unanimously approved routine business early in the meeting, including the minutes from Feb. 24 and claims totaling $16.50. The commission was also notified that Officer Nathan Van Cleave was promoted to the rank of sergeant effective Feb. 28, 2025.
The commission voted to concur with disciplinary recommendations for three officers. Commissioners approved a two-day suspension for Officer Taylor Wilson and a six-day suspension for Officer Joseph Harter. In a separate vote, the commission amended a previously announced suspension for Officer Matt Taylor, reducing it from eight days to six days; that amendment was approved by the commission. Recorded meeting language indicated the motions carried with “Ayes have it.”
The commission also approved a motion to remove applicant 24192 from consideration. The meeting record shows the removal motion was seconded and approved.
During the session commissioners announced the retirement of Sergeant David Wayne Bonaburger, badge number 5158, effective March 17, 2025. The commission noted Bonaburger will retire after 29 years, six months and six days with the Evansville Police Department and indicated it would send a letter of appreciation.
The meeting closed after scheduling the next commission meeting for Monday, March 24. No additional formal actions or contested votes were recorded in the provided transcript excerpt.
