The city of Nitro has a new police chief. Chief Chris Fleming was officially sworn in this week at the regular Nitro City Council meeting. He was appointed by Mayor Dave Casebolt and took over the reins Dec. 18. Fleming is from St. Albans and has been a part of the Nitro Police Department for 18 years. He replaces Bobby Eggleton, who became Putnam County sheriff on Jan. 1.