Dunbar Police Chief stepping down

DUNBAR, WV (WOWK) — Dunbar Police Chief Brian Oxley is stepping down from his role at the department, according to a post on the Dunbar Police Department Facebook page.

In the post, Oxley said, “It is with profound sorrow that I announce my decision to step down as Chief of the Dunbar Police Department. This community, this department—both have been more than just my place of work; they have been my home, my family, and my purpose for so many years.”

Oxley also said how serving the people of Dunbar has been one of the greatest honors of his life and how the Dunbar Police Department is one of the most dedicated and professional departments he has ever known.

“Together, we have faced challenges, celebrated victories, and supported one another in ways that words cannot fully capture,” Oxley said. “Leaving is not a decision I’ve taken lightly. My heart is heavy, knowing that I won’t be there every day, standing shoulder to shoulder with the brave men and women who make this department what it is. But I am confident that this decision, difficult as it is, is the right one for me at this time.”

He said in his post that he will still be around to support the Dunbar community and that he will only be a call away.

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