The Village of Newark has selected a new leader for its police department.
Agustin Gonzalez will serve as the village’s new police chief and is scheduled to be sworn in during the Village Board meeting on March 17.
Gonzalez was born and raised in Buffalo and joined the military after high school. He later deployed overseas during Operation Desert Storm.
After returning home, he started a family while working full- and part-time jobs and earning a degree in criminal justice.
Gonzalez has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience. Most of his career was with the Rochester Police Department, where he rose through the ranks and supervised patrol shifts of up to 30 officers, including sergeants and detectives.
Mayor Jonathan Taylor said the village is fortunate to have Gonzalez leading the department.
“We are fortunate to have Agustin lead the Police Department. With his experience in law enforcement and his proven commitment to integrity, ethics, and public safety, he will serve the community well,” Taylor said.
Police Commissioner Stu Blodgett also welcomed Gonzalez to the role.
“The first time I met Chief Gonzalez, I was very impressed. His police knowledge, demeanor and personality will serve him well as the next Chief of the Newark Police Department. Welcome aboard Chief Agustin Gonzalez,” Blodgett said.
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