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Tenino Police Chief Robert Swain has died, department says

TENINO, Wash. — Tenino Police Chief Robert Swain has died, the department announced Monday morning.

Swain died Sunday night, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.

“With a heavy heart, we share the news that we lost Chief Robert Swain last night to heath complications. His guidance, mentorship, leadership, stories, and friendship will truly be missed,” the post read.

No other information was immediately available.

With a heavy heart, we share the news that we lost Chief Robert Swain last night to heath complications. His guidance,...

Posted by Tenino Police Department on Monday, September 21, 2020

The mayor of Tenino Wayne Fournier also shared a statement on his Facebook page.

“It was an honor to get to know Bob and work with him for the last few years, he will certainly be missed and he definitely left a lasting legacy,” he said.

My heart goes out to Chief Swain’s family, friends and colleagues. It was an honor to get to know Bob and work with him...

Posted by Wayne Fournier for Mayor of Tenino on Sunday, September 20, 2020