John McIlvaine

Chief John McIlvaine

Chief John McIlvaine

City tight-lipped after police chief put on leave

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The highest-ranking law enforcement officer in the city of Madison has been placed on administrative leave and may not return to his post.According to city officials, Chief John McIlvaine, who was hired in August of 2024, was placed on leave on May 1 and is receiving full pay and benefits for the...
Madison’s new police chief John McIlvaine (left) is sworn in by Mayor Fred Perriman while City Manager John Klimm looks on. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

Madison’s new police chief John McIlvaine (left) is sworn in by Mayor Fred Perriman while City Manager John Klimm looks on. T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff

New Madison police chief McIlvaine sworn in

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 5, 2024
There’s a new police chief in town.John McIlvaine was sworn in as Madison’s new police chief by Mayor Fred Perriman during a city council meeting held Aug. 28.McIlvaine served as a lieutenant with the City of Stockbridge Police Department until he became Madison’s police chief.According to a press...
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