New Polson officers sworn in; Sutton promoted

Polson Mayor Eric Huffine swore in two new police officers, Chance Peasley and Marcus Lindquist at the July 6 City Commission meeting. Huffine also promoted Officer Aaron Sutton to the rank of patrol sergeant.

Peasley was born and raised in Burns, Oregon. He graduated from Burns High School in 2010. He most recently worked for Montana Power Products in Ronan as their corporate service manager. He’s had a passion for helping people since he was young and personally believes being a police officer is a great way to continue to serve people and to be more involved in his community.

Lindquist was born and raised in Missoula. He graduated from MSU Billings with a bachelor’s in criminal justice. He is living out his childhood dream of becoming a police officer and enjoys working for the community of Polson.

Officer Sutton joined the Polson Police Department in April 2017. "Sutton has continuously demonstrated his exceptional abilities as an officer, his commitment to this community, and his leadership abilities within our organization," a press release from the city states.

He is a member of the Quick Reaction Force, the Northwest Regional SWAT Team, and a Field Training Officer. He’s earned numerous recognitions for his service, including Officer of the Year and a lifesaving medal.