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Council confirms Captain Wes Crawford as next Steubenville police chief

Steubenville City Council · June 16, 2026
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City Manager Michael Johnson formally appointed Captain Wes Crawford and council voted unanimously to accept the appointment; Crawford will succeed Chief Ken Anderson, whose last official day is June 20, 2026.

City Manager Michael Johnson formally appointed Captain Wes Crawford to be the next Steubenville police chief, and City Council voted to accept the appointment during its June 16 meeting.

"So I formally appoint Captain Wes Crawford to be the next Steubenville Police Chief," Johnson said. Mr. Walker moved to accept the appointment; Mr. Mayo seconded and the roll call was "all ayes," Mayor Ralph Petrella declared the motion carried. Johnson told council that outgoing Chief Ken Anderson's official last day is June 20 and that Crawford will work with Anderson to be brought up to speed before assuming full duties.

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