The Roanoke Rapids police and fire departments announced new hires and promotions at city council’s Tuesday night meeting.
Police Chief Chuck Hasty announced the hiring of Curtis Batchelor, Morgan Worrell, Elijah Ellington and Dwayne Ponton.
Ponton spoke to council, thanking Hasty for hiring him. “It’s a pleasure for me to be hired.”
Ponton told council he earned an undergraduate degree from Elizabeth City State University and in the fall plans to work on his masters. “It’s a steppingstone for my future.”
Hasty also announced the promotion of Jonathan Benthall from master officer to investigator; Obert Wiltsie from officer to investigator and Greg Colson from officer to master officer.
Ryan Cross and Wiltsie were named officers of the quarter.
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Fire Chief Stacy Coggins presented new hires Sean Marshall, Corey Jenkins and Gabriel Fanara.
Matthew Dube was promoted from firefighter to engineer.