Bellevue Police Chief Jon McClain introduced the department’s social worker and two new police officers at the April 9 city council meeting. The two officers, Jonathan Kohler and Ian Clark, were sworn in a few weeks ago, and McClain said the meeting gave him an opportunity to introduce them to the community. “These are our […]
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Bellevue swears in new officer, celebrates annual police department awards
The Bellevue City Council meeting on Wednesday opened with a swearing-in and some special announcements from the police department. New police officer Police Chief Jon McClain began the council meeting by introducing new officer Austin Begley, whom Mayor Charlie Cleves then swore in. Begley comes to Bellevue from the Boone County Sheriff’s Department. His family […]
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Bellevue promotes two police officers
One of the first orders of business at Bellevue’s January council meeting was the promotion of two police officers. Lieutenant Alanna Bass “I have a couple of promotions to do tonight. They were well-deserved,” Bellevue Police Chief Jon McClain said. He then introduced Alanna Bass, who was being promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. She has […]
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Riviera Drive/Riverboat Road closed in Bellevue after dump truck takes out traffic light
Bellevue Police Department advises people to stay clear of the intersection of Fairfield Ave. and Riviera Drive by the Party Source after a dump truck took out traffic lights early this morning. Riviera Drive and Riverboat Road are expected to be closed all day at minimum. Fairfield Ave. will be open to regular east/west traffic […]
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Bellevue raises fine on curfew violations for minors
Bellevue voted this week to raise the amount fined for curfew violations for minors. The amendment reads that for a minor’s first violation, the parent or guardian will be fined $25. The parent or guardian will be fined $100 for each subsequent offense. The city ordinance previously read that parents are fined $50 for a […]
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Bellevue police chief appointed to Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed Bellevue Police Chief Jon McClain to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council. The functions and duties of the council are to prescribe standards for training academies, law enforcement instructors, curriculum, qualifications for attendance and expulsion, voluntary career development programs, monitor the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund, and certify police officers, […]
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Bellevue to consider raising fine on curfew violations for minors
Bellevue is considering raising the penalty for curfew violations for minors. The city held a first reading of the ordinance amendment at its July 12 council meeting. The amendment reads that for a first violation by a minor, the parent or guardian will be fined $25. The parent or guardian will be fined $100 for […]