SWEENY — John Barnard’s time with the Sweeny Police Department came to an end as the city announced his retirement. The move comes after his arrest by Friendswood police over the weekend.
A Friendswood officer on patrol observed Barnard, 60, speeding and not maintaining lane control along West Parkwood Avenue in the early morning hours Sunday, according to an incident report filed by the officer.
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Wes Wolfe is a reporter for The Facts. Contact him at 979-237-0152.
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