03/02/2026
Effective February 28, 2026, the North Plains City Council welcomes Sergeant Eamon O’Reilly in a temporary role as the City's new Police Chief in partnership with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Current Chief Nick Jones will assist with the transition before temporarily filling the role of a Lieutenant supporting Washington County’s Patrol Division.
“I am excited to explore this new opportunity and build relationships within a welcoming community like North Plains”, said Chief O’Reilly.
Sergeant O’Reilly brings valuable experience, having served in the Sheriff's Office Patrol Division for the last 18 years, with an additional four years working in the jail, starting in 2004. His diverse law enforcement career includes work on various special teams, including the Canine Team, Tactical Negotiations Team, Defensive Tactics Instructor, Drug Recognition Expert, Mobile Field Force, Corrections Emergency Response Team, and Court Security.