Othello PD chief announces retirement
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 1 year, 11 months AGO
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OTHELLO — A reception is scheduled for 3 to 6 p.m. May 30 to recognize Othello Police Department Chief Phil Schenck, who announced his retirement Tuesday.
Scheck has been OPD chief for nine years, working for the Sunnyside Police Department prior to that. He’s been in law enforcement for 34 years.
The reception will be at the OPD office in Othello City Hall, 500 W. Main St.
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