WINNSBORO – Winnsboro Town Administrator Jason Taylor announced Thursday afternoon, March 7, that Winnsboro Department of Public Safety Chief Kevin Lawrence had resigned his post effective March 6. Taylor gave no details as to why Lawrence resigned.
Lawrence was hired as Interim chief in September of 2022, after the Town’s former Chief John Seibles retired. Lawrence was elevated to WDPS chief in June, 2023. At the same time, veteran Winnsboro deputy Oren Gadson was named Deputy Chief.
Taylor said Gadson will be the acting chief until the Town hires an interim chief or a permanent chief.
Contacted by The Voice, Lawrence said he has taken a position in law enforcement in a nearby jurisdiction.
This story was updated on March 13, 2024 at 7:33 p.m.
