Utica honors retiring police officer Mark Credi

Credi served 8 years in Utica, 26 in Peru

Utica police officer Mark Credi (left) accepts a plaque from Mayor David Stewart Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the meeting of the Utica Village Board. Credi, a longtime Peru police officer, retired from Utica after nearly eight years' service. — Utica police officer Mark Credi (left) accepts a plaque from Mayor David Stewart on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at the meeting of the Utica Village Board. Credi, a longtime Peru police officer, retired from Utica after nearly eight years service. (Tom Collins)

December 20, 2024 at 5:00 am CST

The Utica Village Board congratulated retiring officer Mark Credi, who spent 26 years with the Peru Police Department and nearly eight as a part-time officer in Utica.

Mayor David Stewart cited Credi’s quick thinking during the Grand Bear fire as a standout moment in Credi’s long and distinguished career.

“I can’t thank you enough for all you’ve done,” Stewart said.

Credi honored Mayor David Stewart praises retired officer Mark Credi for his heroic conduct during the Grand Bear fire (Tom Collins)