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Utica honors retiring police officer Mark Credi

Credi served 8 years in Utica, 26 in Peru

Utica police officer Mark Credi (left) accepts a plaque from Mayor David Stewart Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the meeting of the Utica Village Board. Credi, a longtime Peru police officer, retired from Utica after nearly eight years' service.

Utica police officer Mark Credi (left) accepts a plaque from Mayor David Stewart on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the meeting of the Utica Village Board. Credi, a longtime Peru police officer, retired from Utica after nearly eight years service. (Tom Collins)

By Tom Collins

The Utica Village Board congratulated retiring officer Mark Credi, who spent 26 years with the Peru Police Department and almost eight as a part-time officer in Utica.

Mayor David Stewart cited Credi’s quick thinking during the Grand Bear fire as a standout moment in Credi’s long and distinguished career.

“I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done,” Stewart said.

Credi honored Mayor David Stewart praised retired officer Mark Credi for his heroic conduct during the Grand Bear fire. (Tom Collins)

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Tom Collins

Tom Collins covers criminal justice in La Salle County.