COLUMBUS, Ind. — The city’s deputy police chief will succeed the police chief at the start of next year.
Michael Richardson has been selected by Columbus Mayor Jim Lienhoop to become Columbus Police Department’s next chief.
Richardson, who has been with CPD about 25 years, will assume the role on Jan. 1. Chief Jon Rohde announced his intention to step down from the position at the end of this year because he has announced his candidacy for Bartholomew Superior Court 2 judge.
Please read Wednesday’s edition of The Republic for more details.
