It took several months of attempts during a global COVID-19 pandemic, but the Wabash Police Department (WPD) has finally filled the open probationary patrolman position.
On Friday, Jan. 1, WPD public information officer Matt A. Benson said Gareth L. Monroe was sworn in as a WPD probationary patrolman.
Benson said Mayor Scott Long swore in Monroe at the WPD headquarters.
On Thursday, Longâs assistant Bev Vanderpool said Monroe would be officially sworn in during the next Wabash City Council meeting, which is scheduled for 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11. The meeting will be held over Zoom, and the Meeting ID is 841 063 6815 and the password is 46992.