Marco Police Department Fills Captain Vacancy

Marco Island Police Department was left with a substantial void in its command staff structure when Captain Richard Stoltenborg retired over seven months ago. Police Chief Tracy Frazzano engaged in a national search for a replacement while Captain John Wallace worked to cover the void left by  Stoltenborg’s retirement.

After an extensive national search, Chief Frazzano and City Manager Michael McNees introduced newly appointed Captain David Ennis and his wife Ingrid to an assembled group of city employees and the public during a swearing-in ceremony held in Council Chambers, just below Captain Ennis’ new offices.

Captain Ennis comes to the department with an extensive background in both the military and law enforcement that includes 17 years with the Anne Arundel County Police Department where he oversaw both traffic operations and major crimes. Ennis went on to assume the responsibilities as Chief of Police for the U.S. Naval Academy in 2014 until his retirement.

He also assumed the Program Manager’s Position with the National Highway Safety Administration as a Regional Manager for seven states, administering grant programs for a specific region within the United States. 

Ennis brings with him extensive managerial expertise in a wide range of areas that include traffic safety programs, budgetary experience, criminal and internal investigative experience and more.

He is committed to hitting the ground running as he seeks to understand the needs of the community as well as those of the officers under his command.

The Ennis’ have already purchased a home, which will require some updating and work. Still, they are excited about the challenges that await them in the months ahead, the energy they see in the community, and the professionalism within the department.