The Blue Ash Police Department is welcoming four new patrol officers to the force.

Jason Gantt served 10 years with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a Natural Resource Officer prior to joining BAPD. He is a graduate of Illinois State University and is married with one daughter.

Chris Keuffer is bringing 23 years of experience with him from Norwood PD, Cincinnati PD, and prior fire department service. He graduated from Hocking College and is married.

Brentten Wiley is a 2nd Lieutenant in the Ohio National Guard and recently graduated from Bowling Green State University. He will be attending the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy to receive his Peace Officer Certification.

Erik Nelson joins BAPD after serving for 17 years with Norwood PD. He also served in the Army Reserves for 6 years. He is married with 4 children and is a graduate of Ohio University.

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As pictured left to right: Jason Gantt, Chris Keuffer, Chief Scott Noel, Brentten Wiley, Erik Nelson.