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Lynchburg hires new police chief from within after conducting nationwide search

Summary by Cardinal News
Ken Edwards is Lynchburg’s new chief of police, rising to the top rank after three decades of service in the department. City officials announced Wednesday that Edwards’ role begins immediately. He had been serving as interim chief since September, when former Chief Ryan Zuidema left his role to become police chief in Wilmington, North Carolina. Hiring committee members cited Edwards’ “strong and caring leadership style, deep knowledge of the Ly…
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Cardinal News broke the news in on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
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