ALLIANCE -- The Alliance Police Department is excited to announce that Sergeant David LaDuke has recovered from his injuries and has returned to full duty.

On September 15, Sgt. LaDuke suffered multiple leg fractures when a violent suspect assaulted him with a large wooden board. After multiple surgeries, physical therapy and some time to heal and regain his strength, Sgt. LaDuke is back at work.

He was welcomed back to the APD with a cake; and staff are thankful he is back in the uniform serving the citizens of Alliance.