Madison Police Department

The Madison Police Department recently received a $41,710 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to improve the accuracy and efficiency of crash data reporting to the Georgia Department of Transportation. CONTRIBUTED

The Madison Police Department recently received a $41,710 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to improve the accuracy and efficiency of crash data reporting to the Georgia Department of Transportation. CONTRIBUTED

Madison Police Department awarded tech grant

News Staff
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The Madison Police Department has been awarded a $41,710 Technology Grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to improve the accuracy and efficiency of crash data reporting to the Georgia Department of Transportation.The grant will upgrade the department's tools and technology, enhancing...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Madison Exxon burglarized, lottery tickets stolen

T. Michael Stone
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Madison police officers were dispatched to the Exxon off Monticello Highway on Jan. 19 in reference to a burglary in progress.Officers noted when they arrived that the alarm had been activated and the glass on the left side of the store was broken.
Interim Chief Roy Whitehead receives a token of appreciation from the Madison City Council (l-r Betsy Wagenhauser, Ed Latham, Mayor Fred Perriman, Carrie Peters-Reid, Rick Blanton and Eric Joyce) as well as CFO Karen Stapp and Human Resources Director Karen Robertson. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Interim Chief Roy Whitehead receives a token of appreciation from the Madison City Council (l-r Betsy Wagenhauser, Ed Latham, Mayor Fred Perriman, Carrie Peters-Reid, Rick Blanton and Eric Joyce) as well as CFO Karen Stapp and Human Resources Director Karen Robertson. (T. MICHAEL STONE/Staff)

Madison Police Department pursues state certification

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, September 12, 2024
Interim Police Chief Roy Whitehead told the Madison City Council on Aug. 28 that the Madison Police Department is progressing toward improving the department and obtaining a state certification from the Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police as the result of an internal audit conducted to study...
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...
Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Lake Oconee News/File Photo

Victim tells police he was robbed by two armed men

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, August 15, 2024
The Madison Police Department is investigating a robbery reported by an 18-year-old man who said he had been trying to sell jewelry to someone he met online on the evening of July 31 when two unidentified, armed men dressed in all black approached him in the Madison Drug parking lot.The victim told...
Interim Chief Roy Whitehead and Police Officer Jonathan Mills who was recently promoted to senior police officer. CONTRIBUTED

Interim Chief Roy Whitehead and Police Officer Jonathan Mills who was recently promoted to senior police officer. CONTRIBUTED

Madison Police Department promotes career advancement

News Staff
Thursday, August 8, 2024
The City of Madison is implementing a new promotional system for its police department, designed to foster greater opportunities for advancement.According to a press release from the City of Madison, the new system aligns with the recommendations from an audit conducted earlier this year.City...
Retired Chief William “Bill” Ashburn

Retired Chief William “Bill” Ashburn

Madison taps 40-year veteran to be interim police chief

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Madison Police Chief William “Bill” Ashburn has retired, and the city has hired an interim chief while it searches for a new permanent replacement to run the police department.After 42 years in law enforcement, Ashburn recently announced his retirement.
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