Chief of Kenton County Police Department stepping down in September

Chief Craig Richard steps down after nearly four decades serving DeRidder

By Ashlyn Little After nearly four decades of keeping the streets of DeRidder safe, Police Chief Craig Richard is turning the page to a new chapter. During this week’s DeRidder City Council meeting, Richard announced his retirement effective Sept. 1, concluding a distinguished 37-year career with the department. The transition will keep him close to home, as he is set to immediately take over as Chief of the Office of Emergency Preparedness for …

Chief of Kenton County Police Department stepping down in September

The chief of the Kenton County Police Department will be stepping aside from his position in September.

Kenton County Police Chief ‘Spike’ Jones to step aside on September 11; considering new role in Covington

Kenton County Police Chief ‘Spike’ Jones to step aside on September 11; considering new role in CovingtonKenton County Chief of Police Michael “Spike” Jones will step away from his role, following 11 years of leadership with the Kenton County Police Department. Jones’ planned departure comes as he is under consideration to serve as assistant city manager for the City of Covington. Prior to joining KCPD, Jones served as Covington’s Chief of Polic…

Kenton County Police Chief Spike Jones to step down, take Covington City Hall role

Kenton County Police Chief Michael “Spike” Jones will step down from his role as chief in September, according to an announcement from the county Thursday. Jones’ name appears on the agenda for next week’s meeting of the Covington Board of Commissioners as a new hire for the role of assistant city manager. “We are incredibly grateful for the leadership Spike has brought to the Kenton County Police Department over the past 11 years,” Judge/Execut…