Son of Wounded Officer Sworn into Ripley Police Department
RIPLEY, W.Va. (WSAZ) -- Two new officers were sworn into the Ripley Police Department Friday night.
Jamie Hart and Seth Johnson are both Ripley natives and say they're eager to begin serving their hometown.
Hart has already served 14 years on the Ripley Fire Department.
Johnson says he was planning to join the Marines, but a knee injury changed that.
Both his father and grandfather were police officers, and he's proud to carry on the tradition.
"This is where I grew up,” 19-year-old Johnson said. “It's where I went to school. My family, everyone lives here. I just want to give back to the community."
Johnson's father is Eric Johnson, who was shot in the mouth while working undercover for the Charleston Police Department in 2006.
Eric held the Bible during his son’s swearing-in.
WSAZ.com Most Popular
- Violent Home Invasion Reported in Cabell County; Search for Suspect Underway
- UPDATE: 12th Street Bridge Closed in Ashland
- UPDATE: Suspects in Wayne High School Vandalism Not Allowed at Graduation
- UPDATE: Former Sherman High Student Makes Death Threats Toward School
- WV Posts Employee Salaries Online
- Coal Truck Crash Closes Route 60
- 18 Indicted in Dayton-Portsmouth Heroin Trafficking Conspiracy
- Shingles Affects 1 Million Every Year
- UPDATE: One Year Later; More Evidence Needed in Bob Snow Murder
- Annual U.S. 23 Yard Sale Kicks Off Thursday
CNN.com News Headlines
-
Joey Votto at center of scouts vs. stats debate
-
Fantasy Stat Focus: Cabrera's wOBA? Wow.
-
Nonstop Howard rumors make Paul look magical by comparison
-
Urlacher, Lewis broke the mold for prototype inside linebackers
-
Heat looking to play up to great potential in Game 2 and beyond
-
Hibbert not happy with Battier's physical tactics
-
Ex-Bronco admits he intentionally tried to injure
-
Will Pirates finally break their long futility streak?
|
Popular Searches Powered by Local.com |
WSAZ.com Sponsor Sections & Links
