JOHNSTOWN, Pa (WJAC) — Johnstown Mayor Frank Janakovic confirmed to 6 News that Johnstown Police Captain Chad Miller has been appointed as the police department's interim chief.

Current police chief Bob Johnson announced last week that he has resigned from the position, effective August 7th, in order to move on to a new career field.

City officials say that Capt. Miller was appointed now in order for him to gain familiarity with the duties of the position.

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