New Fulton police chief named

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Dall Hedges will be the new chief of police in Fulton on Aug. 3, the city announced in a Monday afternoon press release.

The announcement comes after the city announced the retirement of Chief Bill Ladwig on Friday. His last day will also be Aug. 3.

The release says Hedges was picked for the role after “the city conducted an internal interview process.” Hedges joined the Fulton Police Department in 2011 as a lieutenant and was eventually promoted to deputy chief in 2022, the release says.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead the police department in the town I grew up in,” Hedges was quoted in the release.