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Hudson Mourns Passing of Locust Police Chief Steven Smith

July 22, 2020
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-08) released the following statement on the passing of Locust Chief of Police Steven R. "Smitty" Smith:
"I join our entire community in mourning the shocking passing of Chief Steven Smith. A native of Locust, Chief Smith was dedicated to protecting our community and will be remembered for his service, leadership and warm personality. Renee and I offer our prayers to "Smitty's" wife, Melissa, their two children, and the entire Locust Police Department and community during this time," said Rep. Hudson. "I thank God for dedicated law enforcement officers like Chief Smith who put their lives on the line everyday to keep our communities safe."
Chief Smith began his career with the Locust Police Department in 1997. He served with police departments in Monroe and Kannapolis before returning to Locust in 2007. Smith became chief of police in Dec. 2019.
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