History
As the Ludington Police Department was not established until 1916, City Marshals were appointed prior to that date. Prior to 1916, a force of Deputy Marshals was maintained much the same as the Sheriff's Office today. After 1916 the force was given a definite organization. It was one of the first to use motor vehicles and, in 1935, one of the first to use radios.
City Marshals
| City Marshal |
Time of Service |
|---|---|
| John Davidson |
Served in 1873 |
| Captain George Weimer |
Served 1880 to 1883 |
| William Kennedy |
Served 1887 |
| J.H. Young |
Served 1899 |
| Ole Anderson |
Served 1900 to 1909 |
| William McGuire |
Served 1909 to 1916 |
Chiefs of Police
| Police Chief |
Time of Service |
|---|---|
| William McGuire |
Served 1916 to 1919 |
| Timothy J. Barber |
Served 1919 to 1950 |
| Fred Nankee |
Served 1950 to 1962 |
| Harold V. Mehl |
Served 1962 to 1973 |
| William Hartley |
Served 1973 to 1979 |
| Jack Harper |
Served 1979 to 1989 |
| Walter Taranko |
Served 1989 to 2000 |
| Mark A. Barnett |
Served 2001 to 2020 |
| Tim Kozal | Served 2020 to 2022 |
| Christopher Jones | Serving since 2023 |
Besides being City Marshal and Chief of Police, Mr. William McGuire was mayor of Ludington from 1932 until his death in 1934.
The lack of information regarding City Marshals is unfortunate. Records are scantly; for example, William Kennedy's name comes from the list of city officers for 1887 that was printed on the 1888 city map.
Source: James Cabot
The lack of information regarding City Marshals is unfortunate. Records are scantly; for example, William Kennedy's name comes from the list of city officers for 1887 that was printed on the 1888 city map.
Source: James Cabot