Photo by Mike Brothers
Sullivan Police Chief Jim Waggoner (middle) is pictured with two new police officers, Vincent Trapani (far left) and Tom LeHew (far right).

•April 12, 2017•

Sullivan police department is up to full force with the addition of two new officers.

Chief of Police Jim Waggoner said the new patrolman fill vacancies created with the retirement of John Love and one officer who accepted a position in state law enforcement.

“We are glad to attract good talented young officers,” Waggoner said, explaining Vincent Trapani and Tom LeHew’s prior police experience will benefit the force and the city.

Trapani is originally from Decatur, graduating from Argenta-Oreana High School.

He joined the National Guard with his parents permission at 17 and is based with the National Guard military police in Springfield.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.