(KNZA)--The city of Horton has a new assistant chief of police.

Horton Police Chief John Calhoon has announced that Sergeant Jonathan Boller III has been promoted to the position.

He was recently sworn in as Assistant Chief by Deputy City Clerk Carol Stirton.

Boller has been with the department since September 2014, and has served as sergeant since November 2015.  

He previously served with the Holt County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri.

Boller also serves on the Horton Volunteer Fire Department.

He and his wife, Carmela, have four children, and have made Horton their home for the last three years.