McDonald County Press

Lanagan PD Shutting Down Drug Activity

- Rachel Dickerson McDonald County Press rdickerson@nwadg.com

The Lanagan Police Department has been policing illegal drug activity in its area.

“We’re pushing forward. The Police Department has been aggressive­ly pursuing illegal drug activities,” Chief Chris Creekmore said. “A lot of meth, prescripti­on drugs, both in town and on the highway, which we have been pursuing and making headway.

“We’ve increased patrol and staffed new officers and switched from reactive to proactive policing. Instead of just responding to calls, we’re finding the crimes as they’re being committed.”

How does the Police Department do this?

“Increased patrol and increased vigilance and a good working relationsh­ip with our citizens,” Creekmore said.

The department acquired two new vehicles this year.

“We acquired surplus vehicles from Pineville and Anderson,” Creekmore said. “Both are (Ford) Crown Victorias.”

Creekmore has been with the department since May 2014. He also works part-time for the Noel Marshal’s Office. He is married and has five daughters. He has been in law enforcemen­t since 1999.

Sgt. Randy Wilson has been with Lanagan since July 2016. He is part-time with Lanagan and works full-time for the Noel Marshal’s Office. He is married and has three children.

Captain Craig Peek works for the department full time and has been there four years. He has been in law enforcemen­t since 1983.

Officer Robert Jacobus is a reserve officer for Lanagan. He has been with the department since December 2016. He is married with four children. He has been in law enforcemen­t since 2012.

 ?? RACHEL DICKERSON/MCDONALD COUNTY PRESS ?? Lanagan Police Department officers are, left to right, Captain Craig Peek, Sgt. Randy Wilson, Chief Chris Creekmore, Officer Robert Jacobus, not pictured, Cpl. Robert Criss, Officer Jon Chandler, Officer Jordan Wills.
RACHEL DICKERSON/MCDONALD COUNTY PRESS Lanagan Police Department officers are, left to right, Captain Craig Peek, Sgt. Randy Wilson, Chief Chris Creekmore, Officer Robert Jacobus, not pictured, Cpl. Robert Criss, Officer Jon Chandler, Officer Jordan Wills.

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