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An interim police chief was named to lead the San Leandro Police Department while its current chief remains on paid leave after the Alameda County District Attorney\u2019s Office charged her with misdemeanor hit-and-run after a May 2025 incident on Interstate 580 in Pleasanton.<\/p>\n

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City Manager Janelle Cameron announced Joseph Kreins would serve in the interim role, a move to provide leadership and accountability within the department while Chief Angela Averiett is on paid leave, according to the city.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am honored to serve the city of San Leandro during this important time,\u201d said Kreins. \u201cI look forward to working with department personnel, city leadership, and the community to build upon the progress already underway and continue fostering trust, accountability, and excellence in public service.\u201d<\/p>\n

Averiett was placed on paid administration leave after her alleged involvement in an off-duty highway collision on eastbound I-580 near Pleasanton on May 19, 2025, was revealed by an ABC 7 investigation.<\/p>\n

Driving an unmarked police vehicle, Averiett clipped the driver\u2019s side mirror of another vehicle, according to ABC 7. After the collision, Averiett reportedly turned off her car\u2019s lights, crossed four lanes and exited the highway.<\/p>\n

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Averiett said she did not realize she had struck another vehicle.<\/p>\n

She said she later told the California Highway Patrol that her behavior on the highway was caused by chest pain that went away after she exited the highway. Averiett reportedly did not seek medical assistance.<\/p>\n

Kreins is a 45-year police veteran with a history of service in the Bay Area. He has served as chief of police for the cities of Sausalito, Novato, and Vallejo.<\/p>\n

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\u201cChief Kreins brings a wealth of experience and a proven record of leadership that will help ensure stability and continuity within the police department,\u201d Cameron said. \u201cHis commitment to accountability, community engagement, and organizational excellence aligns with the values of our organization and the expectations of our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

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