(Richmond, IN)--On Friday afternoon, the Richmond Police Department announced the resignation of Major Adam Blanton.  Blanton has been at the center of three different local law enforcement issues, including the disposal of a police canine’s remains, the issuance of false information in a Richmond murder case, and, most recently, the as-yet uncompleted purchase of police vehicles from a local dealer.  A prepared statement from RPD Chief Kyle Weatherly said that Blanton has been a committed member of the agency and has served with dedication through his tenure.