CRYSTAL SPRINGS, Miss. (WJTV) – A new police chief for the City of Crystal Springs was sworn-in Tuesday night.
Chief Tony Hemphill said he’s excited to take on this journey that has been a dream since he got into law enforcement. He will be taking over the position after former Chief DeJohn Hampton stepped down.
Hemphill is a military veteran and has served more than 20 years in law enforcement.
Mayor Sally Garland said she hates to see Hampton go, but she’s confident that Hemphill will do a great job.