GRAND RAPIDS, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker did not get the Chief’s job in Grand Rapids.
Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington has selected Eric Winstrom, a commander of the Chicago Police Department, to serve as the city’s next police chief.
Winstrom is expected to begin his work leading the Grand Rapids Police Department March 7, replacing Police Chief Eric Payne who will retire from the department March 4.
A press conference to formally introduce Winstrom is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
Blocker was one of three finalists for the job.
He has served within the Battle Creek Police Department for 25 years in various capacities. Blocker has been the Battle Creek Police Chief since 2014.
Comments