CONFERENCE. THIS IS WTM 13. BREAKING NEWS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. THAT BREAKING NEWS VESTAVIA HILLS POLICE CHIEF HAS DIED. AND THANKS FOR JOINING US TONIGHT AT 10:00. I’M GUY RAWLINGS. AND I’M SHERI FALK. THE DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCED THE PASSING OF CHIEF DANNY JUST BEFORE 7:00 TONIGHT. HE HAD SPENT THE LAST FOUR DECADES SERVING THE VESTAVIA HILLS COMMUNITY. HE WAS APPOINTED AS CHIEF IN 2011 WITH VARIOUS PASSING, JASON HARDIN WILL SERVE AS ACTING CHIEF UNTIL A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT IS APPOINTED TO THE DEPARTMENT, SAYING HIS LEADERSHIP IS FOREVER LEFT AN IMPRESSION ON THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COMMUNITY.
Vestavia Hills Police Department announces death of Chief Danny Rary
Vestavia Hills police Chief Danny Rary has died.In a statement Tuesday night, the Vestavia Hills Police Department announced his death, asking for prayers and support in this difficult time.Chief Rary dedicated 42 years of his life to protecting and serving the city of Vestavia Hills.Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13 "With the strong support of the community, city staff, and elected officials, the Vestavia Hills Police family will continue to embody the vision and direction of Chief Rary," the department said in its statement. "His leadership has forever left an impression on the members of this department and the Vestavia Hills community."Rary's duties will be fulfilled by acting Chief of Police Jason Hardin.
VESTAVIA HILLS, Ala. —
Vestavia Hills police Chief Danny Rary has died.
In a statement Tuesday night, the Vestavia Hills Police Department announced his death, asking for prayers and support in this difficult time.
Chief Rary dedicated 42 years of his life to protecting and serving the city of Vestavia Hills.
Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WVTM 13
"With the strong support of the community, city staff, and elected officials, the Vestavia Hills Police family will continue to embody the vision and direction of Chief Rary," the department said in its statement. "His leadership has forever left an impression on the members of this department and the Vestavia Hills community."
Rary's duties will be fulfilled by acting Chief of Police Jason Hardin.