Ernesto Pedraza has announced his retirement as Police Chief from the City of Lockhart, effective October 24, 2022. Lockhart City Manager Steve Lewis said, “Chief Pedraza shared his appreciation for the many great individuals he has worked with over the last 5 ½ years. The City of Lockhart and I appreciate his service to the organization and the community.”
The City is in the process of selecting an interim police chief. Recruitment for the next Lockhart Police Chief has commenced.