The Elsmere City Council approved the use of opioid abatement funds for the police department at their Nov. 4 caucus meeting. The council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to enter an interlocal agreement with the Kenton County Fiscal Court, which makes use of funds from the National Opioids Settlement for the intervention, treatment and […]
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Attorney weighs in on Elsmere councilwoman’s virtual meetings request
An Elsmere city councilwoman is closing out 2024 having missed 16 of 23 public meetings — and will likely miss more heading into 2025. Serena Owen, who has said her absenteeism is due to feelings of an unsafe work environment, has been asking the city to grant her accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act, […]
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Former Elsmere police chief alleges cover-up, sues city for wrongful termination
Joe Maier, former police chief of the Elsmere Police Department, has filed a wrongful termination suit against the city, alleging that he was fired after uncovering unethical behavior on the part of a city officer.
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Bellevue honors retiring police officer for 25 years of service to the community
At the Bellevue city council meeting on Wednesday, Mayor Charlie Cleves read a proclamation honoring Police Sergeant Michael Taylor, who is retiring after 25 years of service to Northern Kentucky communities. Taylor started his career with the Southgate Police Department in 1999 and also served with the Elsmere Police Department for four years before joining […]
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Elsmere PD defends hiring Tyler Brockman
The Elsmere Police Department has hired Tyler Brockman, a former Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy, despite backlash from some of the community due to his actions while employed with the Sheriff’s office.
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Elsmere seeks new police chief
Elsmere is seeking a new police chief, according to a recent advertisement on their Facebook page. Ideal candidates should have at least 10 years of police experience and some background in supervising or managing teams of law enforcement, according to the city’s job description. View the complete job description as well as salary and benefit […]