LAWERNCE CO. – Mitchell Police Chief Mike Hardman retires, Troy Lobosky takes the helm, and a young boy was named an honorary firefighter for the Bedford Fire Department following his efforts to help his neighbors during a fire.
In April 2023, Mitchell Mayor Nathan Jenkins swore in Mitchell Police Chief Troy Lobosky.
Chief Lobosky has served many years in law enforcement. He has served as a Mitchell Police officer and retired as a captain of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department. He also served in the United States Army.
Chief Lobosky replaced Chief Mike Hardman, who is retired.
Chief Hardman has served as a police officer since 1982. Chief Hardman served as the MPD’s chief from 2000-2008, 2012-2016, and July 2020 until now.
Marko dela Cruz named honorary firefighter for efforts to aid neighbor during house fire
In April 2024, Marko dela Cruz was named an honorary firefighter for the Bedford Fire Department following his efforts to help his neighbors during a fire at their home in the 1300 block of Q Street on the morning of March 20, 2023.
Bedford Fire Chief John Hughes presents Marko dela Cruz with a Bedford Fire Department t-shirt worn by members of the department, as well as a plaque.
According to Bedford Fire Department Chief John Hughes, Cruz noticed a neighbor standing in the street that morning yelling for help as his home was on fire. Hughes said Cruz quickly woke his parents up to ask them to call 911 for help.
“Marko yelled to wake up his mom and dad, saying, ‘we need to call 911,'” Hughes said. “Marko knew exactly what to do and remained calm.”
Hughes said he was proud of Cruz for properly utilizing fire prevention techniques he had been taught in school.
“I’m proud of this young man, Marko’s actions the morning of the 20th prove that our fire prevention programs work. We’re into our schools, great schools, every October, and this right here shows that what we teach the kids works.”
