Reading police chief resigns after fewer than 2 years on job

Reading police chief resigns after fewer than 2 years on job

For the third time in a little more than two years, the Reading Police Department will have a change in leadership. At a City Hall press conference Friday, Mayor Eddie Moran announced the departure of police Chief Elias “Eli” Vazquez after a little more than 1 ½ years on the job. Moran said he was sad to see Vazquez go and praised the chief for what he described as transformative leadership. Deputy Chief Hector Ruiz, the department’s longest ten…

Mayor Moran announces departure of police chief Elias Vazquez; Ruiz named acting chief

Mayor Eddie Moran announced Friday that Reading Police Chief Elias Vazquez will step down from his position for personal reasons, marking a significant leadership change in the city’s police department. “Today we announce the departure of Chief Elias Vazquez, who has made the decision to step away from his role as Chief of Police for personal reasons,” Moran said during a press conference at City Hall. “While I’m deeply saddened to see him move …