# Blountsville Police Chief’s Mysterious Exit

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Podcast: [Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/birmingham-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7604728)
Published: 2026-06-23T13:21:37+00:00
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## Resource

Blountsville’s former police chief, Joseph Ragan, vanished without explanation—officials say he “just left,” despite a sudden termination letter and a resignation form he signed. Hired in 2023 and promoted to chief in 2026, Ragan’s departure came with zero public records, no complaints, no investigations, and no context—leaving a major mystery. While the town council authorized disciplinary action weeks prior, the employee’s identity was never disclosed. Now, Assistant Chief Conner Stone is running the department, and officials plan to hire a new chief from outside the town. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f16d4ebb061698ba

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