AVA, Mo. — The Ava Police Department has welcomed Dewayne Butterworth as its new chief of police, marking a transition in leadership following the retirement of longtime Chief David Overcast.
Butterworth, who previously served alongside Overcast, brings experience within the department and familiarity with the Ava community to his new position.
In announcing the leadership change, the department expressed confidence in Butterworth’s ability to build upon the foundation established under Overcast’s leadership while guiding the department into its next chapter.
The department also emphasized its continued commitment to serving and protecting Ava residents as Butterworth assumes his new responsibilities.
The Ava Police Department congratulated Butterworth on his appointment and expressed optimism about the department’s future under his leadership.
