HPD promotes Wampler

By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
    HOULTON — The Houlton Police Department has looked to one of its own to fill a vacant patrol sergeant position on the force.
    Charles Wampler III was named the newest patrol sergeant Thursday during a ceremony at the station. Wampler replaces Fred Parker as one of two patrol sergeants on the force, along with Eric Crouse.
    “This is a pretty special occasion for the department,” said Houlton Police Chief Butch Asselin. “It has been a long day coming. I remember when I first became chief, I could tell that Chuck aspired to become a sergeant. Today, his dream comes true. I am very proud of him and I know he will do a great job.”
Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
RECEIVES BADGE — Houlton Police officer Charles Wampler was promoted to the rank of sergeant Thursday afternoon during a brief ceremony at the station. Placing the new badge on his uniform is his wife Kylie. Wampler is an eight-year veteran of the police force.
    An eight-year veteran of the force, Wampler got his start as a reserve officer for the department. He spent three years as a reserve officer, before joining the force full-time in 2007.
    Wampler is a graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy, a TASER instructor for the force and has specialized training in interview and interrogation.
    “Throughout my years, I have developed the necessary skills needed to successfully and professionally interact with the public, members of our department, other law enforcement agencies and other professionals related to the law enforcement field,” Wampler said.