Mike Hughes, former Pettis County chief juvenile officer, is taking on a new role as chief of police for the city of La Monte.
Hughes, a La Monte resident and former Marine, resigned from the juvenile office position effective Friday. He told the Democrat on Thursday that La Monte officials sought him for the position after the departure of longtime Chief Jim Ulm. Hughes has been serving as chief part-time since February.
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