Seaside Detective Sgt. Joshua Gregory is set to become Gearhart’s new police chief.

On May 9, members of the police chief selection committee and the City Council interviewed candidates in executive session before reaching out to Gregory with a salary offer of just under $101,000. The agreement was signed May 16.

Joshua Gregory

Joshua Gregory has worked with the Seaside and Cannon Beach police departments.

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