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Waynesville police report officer fatality news, DEA drug takeback results and code-enforcement follow-up

Village of Waynesville Council · May 5, 2025
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Summary

Chief Gary Copeland told council of the "devastating news" that a Hamilton officer was killed, reported the department turned 35 lbs. of prescription drugs over to the DEA on National Drug Take Back Day, and said staff are collaborating with Chief Beckett to bring the Hammel House up to code; code enforcement at 120 N. Main Street remains under review with pending court cases against the owner.

Chief Gary Copeland provided the Police Department report, opening with news of a fallen officer in Hamilton and several department updates.

"Devastating news of the Hamilton Officer who was killed," Chief Copeland said. He also provided a letter from Chief Beckett about bringing the Hammel House up to code and reported the department participated in National Drug Take Back Day, turning "35 lbs. of prescription drugs over to the DEA." Chief Copeland noted the annual Police Memorial Day is on May 15.

Council asked about code enforcement at 120 N. Main Street; Chief Copeland said the owner has pending court cases for code violations, has shown some progress, but could receive another citation if there is no further progress.

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