Ennis States Significant Issues for Police Chief and City Manager Departure Posted in Ennis, Headline on November 09, 2019 by Staff Report Photo courtesy City of Ennis. ENNIS — Ennis accepted the abrupt resignation of City Manager Scott Dixon and sudden retirement of Police Chief John Erisman on Thursday.The city issued a statement stating there were "significant issues" and a need for change for the departures. No specific details were provided.Dixon was hired in February 2016 after having been City Manager of Flatonia, Texas from May 2012 to January 2016.Erisman, 49, began his law enforcement career with Ennis Police Department in 1997 as a patrol officer, was promoted to Detective Sergeant in 2004 and became Police Chief in 2007. You may also be interested in readingManhunt in Ennis after shots fired at policeAlleged gunman in critical condition after Ennis officer opens fireDeath of man in Ennis PD custody under investigationEnnis police investigating homicide after finding burnt bodySuspect shot and killed after ramming Ennis policeSheriff’s Office investigating fatal shootingEnnis Lions Parade of Champions set for Jan. 17Off-duty Ferris police officer helped capture felony suspect in DallasEnnis Crime Control and Prevention District to set 2015 budget MondayMichael Scott chosen as new Waxahachie City Manager ← Ellis County as a 2nd Amendment Sanctuary County Gets Support Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.