Stevensville Mayor Brandon Dewey on Monday announced that he has appointed Corporal John Ellington to serve as the interim Chief of Police for the Stevensville Police Department. Ellington will fill the position while the Town searches for a permanent police chief, a position that former Chief James Marble resigned when he took a job with the State of Montana. The Mayor says that he hopes to have a permanent chief appointed by March.
Ellington joined SPD in December of 2019, bringing five years of law enforcement experience from the Lakeland, Florida area. Ellington is also a veteran, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps infantry, serving in combat in Afghanistan. In July, Ellington was promoted to Corporal and given supervisory and field training duties.
Interim Chief Ellington is looking forward to filling the role during the Town’s temporary need. Ellington says he is quickly learning the ropes of his new position and is excited to work with Mayor Dewey and his administration in the coming months.
“As an officer and as corporal, Mr. Ellington has represented SPD and the community well,” said Mayor Dewey. “John is a quick learner who is always eager to serve our community. His willingness to take on the additional responsibilities has been great and I look forward to his leadership in SPD going forward.”
The Mayor will ask the Town Council to consent to the interim appointment at the December 10th town council meeting.
The Town is currently advertising the Police Chief position on its website. You can find more information about the job here: https://www.townofstevensville.com/police/page/police-chief