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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 2004
Page
7
Former officers describe a heated clash between Mayor Wilhite and Wellsville Police, detailing mass resignations and forced departures. Adam Sorell, 22, left amid threats over policies, while Chief Steve Butell and others quit after an investigation. The mayor defended reforms and reduced the department size, citing citizen concerns.
A three part report examines Mayor John Wilhite who served as a reserve police officer, his reaction to an FBI investigation, and the broader strain within the local law enforcement community. The weekend piece sets context for ongoing scrutiny and administrative tension.
Keith Churchill was appointed police chief May 12 with two new officers hired. Ronald Wilson, ex Douglas County Sheriff’s Department, started May 10. Todd Rodriguez, with Milwaukee and Dodge City law enforcement, expected to start June. Former chiefs shifted roles. others remain in or leave policing. A traffic case against Justin Moss set for June 1. Franklin County Attorney Dowell to monitor local issues.
Grand Ayatollah Ali al Sistani urged militiamen to withdraw from Najaf and Karbala as US transfers sovereignty pledge remains on track. Bremer said terrorists will not derail Iraq's move to an interim government and elections, amid ongoing insurgent violence and Sadr's southern uprising.
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