PONTOON BEACH — After 11 years as police chief, Chris Modrusic announced his retirement Tuesday night, closing a 31-year career with the Pontoon Beach Police Department and 33-year career in law enforcement.
Modrusic addressed the village board, thanking officers, village officials and his family for their support. He said he would miss the officers he served with and the relationships he built in the community, and looked forward to spending more time with his family.
Rich Carney will take over as chief, with Chris Warren serving as assistant chief.
Modrusic, a Marquette Catholic High School graduate, told the board he could not have imagined becoming chief when he began his law enforcement career. Reflecting on his years of service, he emphasized the people he worked with and the relationships he formed along the way…