Richard Evans promoted to Captain

Richard Evans was promoted to the rank of police Captain in a pinning ceremony Wednesday afternoon.

Police Chief Don Bohon began this new tradition for the Police Department Wednesday to allow family and friends of the promoting officer to be present.

Evans was born and raised in Ponca City and is a graduate of Ponca City High School.

He joined the Ponca City Police Department in September of 1992, was promoted to Sergeant in May of 1999 and then to Lieutenant in March of 2003.

Evans has been in both the Patrol and Investigative Divisions and is a former commander of the tactical team. His promotion to the rank of Captain was effective March 18 and he will supervise the investigative unit.