Junction City police chief out, search starts for replacement

JUNCTION CITY (KSNT) – The Junction City Police Department (JCPD) is without a chief of police following an announcement from the city manager.

JCPD Chief of Police John Lamb is no longer serving with the department. City Manager Allen Dinkel made the announcement in a brief press release saying the JCPD is still “fully functional” to serve the community while the search begins for Lamb’s replacement. No reason was given in Dinkel’s message regarding why Lamb isn’t the chief of police.

Dinkel says Lamb served with the force for around four years. He is still listed as chief of police on Junction City’s website.

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