West Carrollton promotes deputy police chief

The city of West Carrollton has named a new police chief.

Deputy Chief Douglas Woodard, who has served as interim chief since Rick Barnhart retired last year, has been hired for the job, according to the city.

Woodard, a resident since 1971, has been a member of the West Carrollton Police Department since 1988.

He previously served in the Madison Township Police Department from 1985 to 1988.

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