Madison Police Department

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.
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.
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.
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.
Terrance Moore

Terrance Moore

Man reaches for gun during traffic stop

T. Michael Stone
Thursday, April 27, 2023
A man pulled over for reckless driving reached for a gun during a traffic stop, but a Morgan County deputy and a Madison police officer were able to subdue and arrest him on multiple charges on April 25, following a traffic stop that soon became dangerous.
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