Steve Devenney To Be New Washington Police Chief

December 28, 2023 2:55 am

A new police chief for the city of Washington has been named to replace retiring chief Dan Rush. Mayor-elect JoJo Burgess announced on Wednesday that Lieutenant Steve Devenney will take over on January 2nd. Burgess says that Devenney’s knowledge of the department and the city will serve him well. Devenney began working for the city in 2005, moving up in the ranks to his current position of lieutenant. Devenney will be sworn in along with Burgess at the city’s reorganization meeting on January 2nd at noon.  (Photo:  City Of Washington Police Department)