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Wesley Waters will be sworn in as Belhaven’s new police chief, today at noon at the Belhaven Civic Center, the town shared. The Civic Center is located at 257 W Pungo Street.

It was announced on April 1 that Waters would replace former police chief, Chris Kelly. Kelly has since accepted an offer from the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office to become a school resource officer.

Prior to accepting the position, Waters was a Captain of Criminal Investigations with Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office. His career in law enforcement began in Belhaven as a police officer before moving on to the sheriff’s office. He brings 22 years of experience with him.