The city of South Haven has appointed Sgt. Adam DeBoer as the interim police chief following the resignation of Chief Dennis Honholt.

This decision came after it was revealed that Honholt had not officially resigned from his position in Tennessee.

As interim chief, DeBoer will manage all operations within the police department, including planning community events and fostering ongoing collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.

DeBoer brings over 20 years of experience with the South Haven Police Department, having held various roles including road patrol, narcotics detective, and sergeant.

City manager Kate Hosier stated that DeBoer’s extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of the department make him an ideal choice for this role.

He is expected to serve as interim chief through at least the summer, and the city will announce the timeline for the search for a permanent police chief at a future date.

This is the third change in leadership in the South Haven Police Department in just a calendar year.

Hosier stated in a written statement, “We are disappointed by the short tenure of our previous two police chiefs and have decided to pause our search for the time being so we can prepare for what’s sure to be a busy summer in our community. The department remains focused on serving the needs of our community. We have full confidence in our officers under the leadership of our new interim chief.”