Darrel Bunten to resign as Fillmore town marshal

Thursday, June 23, 2022
Darrel Bunten

FILLMORE — Citing various circumstances which have led to the decision, Darrel Bunten has stated his intent to resign as Fillmore’s town marshal.

In an email sent Thursday afternoon to officers of the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office and Greencastle Police Department, as well as the Banner Graphic, Bunten advised that he had called Fillmore Town Council President Meredith Trusty to verbally inform him of the decision and asking for no more pay to be issued.

Bunten specified that he would submit an official letter declaring his resignation soon, with his last day being set on July 7. As such, he provided that the position would be advertised in the Banner Graphic.

“There are several circumstances leading up to this decision over the course of the past couple of years,” Bunten said in the email. “I have never quit anything in my life, but there’s a first time for everything and for me now is the time.”

Bunten’s intention comes as Fillmore residents have recently expressed concern about coverage in the town. While the town marshal works on a part-time basis, Bunten is full time with the Greencastle police.

Bunten has been Fillmore’s town marshal since he replaced Tom Helmer in 2009.

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  • So sad yo hear this. Thank you for all your help the past 13 years. We sure are going to miss this hard working Fillmore police officer!!!

    -- Posted by cen98 on Thu, Jun 23, 2022, at 3:27 PM
  • Thanks for your service sir. You’re one of the best out there!

    -- Posted by Hmmmm! on Thu, Jun 23, 2022, at 8:11 PM
  • They were lucky to have you. Working for GPD is more than a full time job.

    -- Posted by Queen53 on Fri, Jun 24, 2022, at 9:02 AM
  • Thank you for all that you have done. Your service will be missed and a loss for this town.

    -- Posted by smartmom on Fri, Jun 24, 2022, at 10:13 AM
  • Thank you for all your dedication and service.

    -- Posted by Old Soul on Fri, Jun 24, 2022, at 1:00 PM
  • Thank you for everything you have done.

    Great loss to Fillmore

    -- Posted by marigold28 on Fri, Jun 24, 2022, at 5:18 PM
  • Wow this is a loss for our town! Hes one of the best out there for sure! U will be missed Darrell!Ty for all ur years of service, to our town! Best wishes !

    -- Posted by virgokathi918 on Fri, Jun 24, 2022, at 8:12 PM
  • Nice know citizens have great respect for marshall, great service he provides

    -- Posted by lin williams on Sat, Jun 25, 2022, at 5:32 PM
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