Crime & Safety
Saukville Police Chief Hangs Up Hat After 40 Years
Saukville Police Chief Bill Meloy is retiring from the village's police department after 40 years as the chief and 45 years with the department. Meloy is 70.
Saukville Police Chief Bill Meloy will no longer be the head of the department starting June 4, when the 70-year-old will finally start his retirement days.
The chief had intended to retire in 2012, according to an Ozaukee Press article, but is finally getting to it now.
"Am I going to hang around? Yes, I've been married 50 years and I've lived in this corner for 50 years," Meloy said, adding that his children and grandchildren are mostly scattered in the areas of Port, Saukville and Fredonia.
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Meloy will be celebrating his 41st year as chief in April, and his 45th year with the department on June 4, when he retires.
Lt. Jeffrey Goetz, who has been with the department for 28 years, is slated to take his place, though terms of his hire are still being finalized, the Press article said. Goetz' start date would be June 5.
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