Dewey Police will receive grant money to help with the purchase of a new police car.

 

 At this week's Dewey City Council meeting,  the council approved the application for Financial Assistance through the Rural Economic  Action Plan Fund  or REAP for the Dewey Police Department. Dewey Police Chief Jimmy Gray says the $75,000 grant will be used to purchase a vehicle to replace one that has been decommissioned with engine failure.

 

The financial assistance toward the purchase of the vehicle  was passed unanimously by the Dewey City Council. Also at the meeting, Dewey City Mayor Tom Hays gave a proclamation that making Dewey Purple Hearts City.

 

Dewey City Council meets the first and 3rd Monday of every month at the Dewey Council Chambers at Dewey City Hall.