Deputy Police Chief Troy Newell has been named acting police chief during the temporary leave of absence of Chief Kevin Ickleberry.
With nearly 20 years of experience, Newell is a veteran police officer, former K-9 handler and longtime member of the Bartlesville Police Department command staff. He has served as deputy chief since 2023.
“D.C. Newell is well qualified to lead the Police Department in Chief Ickleberry’s absence and has generously agreed to serve in that capacity while the chief is out,” said Assistant City Manager Laura Sanders. “To better ensure a seamless transition, we ask that the public direct any inquiries to the chief to Acting Chief Newell. We will update the public as soon as we have more information.”