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Creve Coeur’s New Interim Chief | Peoria News
Creve Coeur’s police department is in transition as Dale King returns as interim chief after a whirlwind week of resignations. No official reason has been given for the departures of Chief Justin Egan, Deputy Chief Dan Nelson, and Officer Dustin Ward — though rumors swirl, Mayor Fred Lang clarified it’s unrelated to a former employee’s case. King, who previously led the force before stepping down in 2022, initially declined the role but ultimately agreed because he’s deeply rooted in the community. He plans to work with current staff, hire four new officers, and rebuild the department over…
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