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Leland Grove approves new police chief

3 hours ago in Crime, Local

Oliver will replace Daniel Ryan, who was arrested on DUI and domestic battery charges in February. Photo: Shutterstock

Leland Grove, IL (WAND) – The City of Leland Grove has a new police chief.

Leland Grove Mayor Mary Jo Bangert told WAND News Monday that the city council unanimously approved Kenton Oliver as its next chief of police at a March 24 meeting.

Oliver will replace Daniel Ryan, who was arrested on DUI and domestic battery charges in February. Ryan had been with the city since August 1999.

“[Oliver’s] broad expertise and ongoing commitment to professional excellence within the department and the city made him the right choice,” Bangert said in a statement to WAND.

Leland Grove is a city just 10 minutes southwest of Springfield with a population of about 1,400.

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