A familiar face to law enforcement has been named by the City of Hutchinson to serve as the interim police chief.
City Manager John Deardoff announced Monday afternoon that Alan Stoecklein will serve in the interim position until the new chief is named and comes on board. That is expected to happen Nov. 1.
Stoecklein enjoyed a 40-year career in law enforcement, mostly with the Kansas Highway Patrol, where he retired as a lieutenant colonel.
Deardoff says he appreciates Stoecklein’s willingness to step in the role and oversee the department until the replacement for Chief Dick Heitschmidt arrives.
No announcement was made about Heitschmidt’s replacement. Two men have been interviewed for the position.
(Read more: Hutch Post)