Owensboro Police Department hosts Police in the Park event
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT)—Owensboro community members will meet with law enforcement today at a lunchtime event at Moreland Park hosted by the Owensboro Police Department.
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Today, Police in the Park returns with free hot dogs, chips, and lemonade from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event provides a chance for the community to connect with local officers.
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