The question all law enforcement officers are asked during their career is, “How fast can I go before getting a ticket?” During his Ask a Chief segment on the KRJB Kaleidoscope, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager answered that exact question. Hager says location also matters when it comes to answering this question. The KRJB Kaleidoscope…
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During his visit on the KRJB Kaleidoscope this week, Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says they’ve recently had a few instances of drivers not following the state’s move over laws, and putting him and his officer in danger. Chief Hager reminds drivers to slow down and move over when emergency vehicles are on the side…
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The Highway 9, and Highway 200 intersection in Ada is one of the busiest areas in town throughout the year, and many travelers and residents have voiced safety concerns about the intersection. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says these concerns aren’t falling on deaf ears, and he talks more about the issues happening at the…
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The Ada Police Department recently wrapped up their Towards Zero Deaths Seatbelt Campaign, which means they have kicked off a new campaign. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says for their new campaign they will be focused on speeding. More information about Towards Zero Death can be seen on their website at www.towardzerodeaths.org.
Fentanyl has been a growing issue across the United States, with over a quarter million Americans dying from it dating back to 2018. However, many people don’t know where it comes from, and just how prominent it is in their local communities. During a recent training Ada Police Chief Steve Hager learned more about the…
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It’s prom season in the Red River Valley, and parents and their children are reminded to make sure they are planning ahead so that their child isn’t put in a dangerous travel situation. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds people to look out for each other this prom season, and put together a prom travel…
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As cell phones become more ingrained in our everyday life, the amount of distracted driving cases continue to rise. The Ada Police Department is attempting to crack down on distracted driving through their Toward Zero Deaths campaign, so that our streets and roads stay safer for everyone. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager tells us more. …
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Over the next year R&J News will be speaking with area law enforcement officers with the goal of getting to know them better. Next up on our Law Enforcement Spotlight is Ada Police Officer Kevin Mustafic. Officer Mustafic tells us more about his law enforcement background, and how he ended up in Ada. Mustafic also…
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Spring is here, and area townships are encouraging residents to start cleaning up their yards. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager says the City of Ada is no different, and he encourages people to start getting their yards ready, as his department will be starting blight enforcement. During his “Ask a Chief” segment on the KRJB…
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Temperatures across the Red River Valley are expected to get warmer over the next couple weeks, and with that comes more walking traffic in the City of Ada, and the surrounding communities. Ada Police Chief Steve Hager reminds these walkers to watch out for vehicles. If you’re walking or running out of city limits, you…
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