Opening date set for Ontario Police Museum

After more than 20 years of envisioning a police museum, Katie Roberts dream is becoming a reality.

At Tuesday night's meeting, councilman Alan Wapner announced that Roberts, with the sponsorship of Ontario Rotary Club, will finally open the nonprofit Police Museum at the Ontario Police station next month.

As many of you may know, Roberts has amassed quite a collection of police memorabilia.

From handcuffs that date back to 1865 to a selection of police officer hats from different countries, Roberts said she has either personally gone out to get the items or received them from a fellow police officer. 

Roberts said she has more than 100 badges through out the state and different countries. 

Wapner, who is also a member of the Rotary Club, said there will be a car show called "Guns n Hoses" as part of the July 23 opening event.

The event will be from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the parking lot of the station which is located at 2500 S. Archibald Avenue.