Newbern Police Department confirms death of Chief Richard Barnes

NEWBERN, Tenn. — According to a post from The Newbern Police Department’s Facebook page, Chief Richard Barnes has died.

Courtesy: Newbern Police Department Facebook page

Barnes served the community for more than 40 years.

The police department shared the following message about Barnes via the post:

Chief Barnes was a great public servant, pastor, a friend to many, a father, grandfather, and husband.

Chief Richard “Red” Barnes will always have a special place in the hearts and minds of the Newbern Police Department and his brothers and sisters in blue.

Rest in peace Chief Barnes, Unit 400 is now 10-7. We will take over your watch, Sir.

Please keep our brothers and sisters in blue and Chief Barnes’ family in your prayers.

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