San Leandro Names New Police Chief

San Leandro welcomes its new police chief, Angela Averiett, who officially took the helm on June 3rd after leading the department in an interim role since April. Her appointment follows the departure of the previous chief, who was placed on paid leave after facing misdemeanor hit-and-run charges tied to a May 2025 collision on I-580 near Pleasanton. The former chief claimed she didn’t realize she hit another vehicle and attributed her sudden exit to chest pain that subsided quickly—though she never sought medical help. In the interim, veteran Joseph Kreins, with 45 years in law enforcement and prior chief roles across the Bay Area, stepped in to guide the department with a focus on accountability and community trust. With Averiett now permanently in charge, San Leandro aims to build stability and momentum for the future. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/079d7d5f8cb2209e