COALINGA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Coalinga's police chief has announced his retirement after 26 years of service.
Darren Blevins started his long career in the department as a reserve officer in 1995.
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He moved up the ranks and became the chief of police in 2019.
The department says he and his wife are now moving to Texas and building their dream house.
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However, Blevins says he will always call Coalinga home.
This Saturday, the police chief will be honored during the city's annual Christmas Parade.