Police chief resigns, city water issues

TRINIDAD – The chief of police for Trinidad Police Department has resigned as the Henderson County County community continues to deal with their ongoing water woes. Our news partner KETK News has learned from a Trinidad Police Department officer, that Chief Charles Gregory has submitted his two week notice to city leadership, notifying them that he’s resigning from his position.

This news comes as Trinidad community residents gathered at the Trinidad Community Center on Monday to discuss solutions to the city’s ongoing water issues, which have prompted frustration with the city’s leadership, two lawsuits and calls for new leaders. On Thursday, the Trinidad City Council met to discuss the water problems. At that meeting, city council members voted 3 to 1 to dismiss Municipal Judge Shella Bievens and the city attorney.