Granite City officer Freddy Edwards.

GRANITE CITY — The Granite City Police Department announced the addition of a new officer to its ranks on Tuesday. Freddy Edwards, a graduate of Granite City High School.
Edwards officially joined the department and is set to attend the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy starting in May 2025.
The Granite City Police Department welcomed Edwards as a local recruit who will begin his formal training in law enforcement in the coming months.
Freddy was a standout athlete at Granite City High School. He played college football at Culver-Stockton.

Freddy was also just added to our GCHS football coaching staff as an assistant football coach under head coach Steve Roustio.

Grantie City High Athletic Director John Moad had high praise for Freddy and his addition to the police department and football coaching staff:"

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"Freddy was one of the best pure athletes to come out of GCHS," Moad said. "He made things look easy on the field and court. It is great to see former athletes come back and contribute to our city!"

 

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