New man in charge of Walhalla police

Veteran Walhalla Police Chief Ronald Wilbanks has stepped down. Word of his departure spread quickly thru the County Seat late yesterday afternoon and was confirmed in an interview with City Administrator Brent Taylor. In charge at least for now is Capt. Paul Harris, second-in-rank at the department. Harris declined comment and referred 101.7/WGOG NEWS to the city administrator. The resignation appeared to be a surprise to Councilman David Underwood, chairman of the city council public safety committee. Underwood said he would attempt to find out more as he arrived at City Hall for a regular council meeting.