Crete Police Department Names Jon Pucket New Chief of Police
The Crete Police Department announced Jon Pucket as its new Chief of Police on October 15th, following the passing of Chief Gary Young in July.
Lincoln & Hastings Kearney, NE, October 15, 2026 —
The Crete Police Department announced Jon Pucket as its new Chief of Police on October 15, following the passing of Chief Gary Young in July. The announcement identifies Pucket as the department’s new chief but does not provide further details about the appointment.
The information released in the announcement does not specify the year of the October 15 announcement or the July passing. It also does not state how the selection was made, when Pucket’s duties begin, or whether he had previously served with the department. The department’s location was not included in the information provided.
Details about Pucket’s background, priorities, or plans in the role were not provided. The announcement also did not describe any interim leadership arrangements between Young’s passing and the naming of Pucket. No information was provided about a public ceremony or other next steps.
The confirmed information is limited to the department’s announcement naming Pucket as its new chief and the sequence of events described: Young died in July, and Pucket was announced for the role on October 15. The department’s announcement, as summarized, did not include additional context about the leadership change.
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