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Middletown police chief reports sergeant’s degree, patrol car delay; department receives donation for firearms
Summary
Police Chief Gary Benedict Jr. reported Sgt. Monse earned a bachelor’s degree from Liberty University and said his patrol car will be ready in about 10 weeks. Mayor Charles Harbaugh also reported a donation from Raymond and Barbara Steele to replace department firearms.
Chief Gary Benedict Jr. updated the Town of Middletown Town Council on public-safety matters at the April 13 meeting, noting that Sgt. Monse received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Liberty University.
Chief Benedict also reported a delay in vehicle availability, saying it will be about 10 more weeks before his patrol car is ready. The chief asked the council to note the operational update; no formal action or directive was recorded in the minutes.
During petitions and communications, Mayor Charles Harbaugh shared a thank-you letter from Barb and Bill Houdershell about the town’s help with a residential water leak and reported that Raymond and Barbara Steele made a donation to the police department to replace department firearms. The minutes do not specify the donation amount or whether the donation covered all replacement costs.
