Mt. Carmel officially has a new Police Chief.
Erin Peach was unanimously approved by the Mt. Carmel City Council during yesterday’s regular meeting to serve as Chief of the Mt. Carmel Police Department.
Peach had been appointed Interim Chief on January 20th following the retirement of longtime Chief Mike McWilliams. With Tuesday’s vote, her position is now permanent.
Peach makes history as the first female police chief in the department’s history.
Family, friends, and fellow members of law enforcement were on hand for the swearing-in ceremony, including Wabash County Sheriff Derek Morgan and State’s Attorney Kelli Storckman.
City officials say Peach’s leadership experience and service to the department made her a strong choice to lead the MCPD into the future.
Mayor Joe Judge congratulates Erin Peach after she was approved as permanent Mt. Carmel Police Chief at Monday’s meeting. Monday’s vote removes the “interim” tag Peach had after the retirement of Mike McWilliams.