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Tuesday, February 10, 2026 8:30PM

First-generation Mexican-American graduates from CHP Academy

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) — A dream to serve and protect has become a reality for one local man.

CHP Madera announced recent academy graduate Leonardo Reyes-Leon.

The 26-year-old from Fresno completed the CHP Academy last Friday.

Reyes-Leon is a first-generation Mexican-American who previously worked in agricultural fields before starting his journey with the Highway Patrol.

He thanked his family, the CHP applicant preparation program, and the mentorship he received.

Reyes-Leon will now be heading to Oakland for his first assignment.

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