McCormick sums up over 30 years service

RITZVILLE - The city's recently retired police chief has reflected on his 32 years of service to the city, and it might have been something like having your hands tied.

He seems of the opinion recent changes in law have not done anyone a favor.

"Crimes are fueled by drugs," McCormick said, "whether it's theft, the assaults, any type of crime is, in my opinion, multiplied several times by the need for drugs and the money that the drugs chase."

He said fentanyl seems to be the present drug of choice.

"The reason is because it's available and it's a lot more affordable," McCormick said. "It start...