Strasburg plucks police chief from Bolivar
BOLIVAR (WJER) (April 17, 2025) – Bolivar is losing its police chief to Strasburg.
Randy Haugh has resigned as Bolivar’s chief after nearly 18 years and was sworn in to the same position for Strasburg at that village’s council meeting this week.
Bolivar Mayor Robert Lloyd says Strasburg has more industry to generate taxes and can pay Haugh more for the job, and there are no hard feelings.
“I totally understand,” Lloyd said he told Haugh after being informed of his decision.
Haugh leaves Bolivar after nearly 18 years as its chief.
“That’s pretty serious dedication,” said Lloyd. “We really appreciate everything he’s done for our community, and we love him dearly.”
Lloyd says Bolivar council members will now have a special session tonight to consider options for replacing Haugh. Those could include promoting someone temporarily while the position is advertised, and a wider search is conducted for the next permanent chief.
Strasburg’s last police chief, Dave Warrick, resigned a couple weeks ago to become an electrician.