DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) – Doral Police Chief Edwin Lopez will depart the agency to become the City of Miami\u2019s next police chief, Doral officials said.<\/p>\n
In a statement issued Friday morning, Doral Mayor Christi Fraga confirmed Lopez will leave the city to take over the reins at the Miami Police Department, replacing outgoing Police Chief Manny Morales.<\/p>\n
Fraga\u2019s statement reads in part:<\/p>\n
\u201cChief Lopez has been an exceptional leader for our city-someone who has led with integrity, strengthened trust within our community, and elevated the Doral Police Department in meaningful ways. We are incredibly proud of him and this next step in his career, even as we know we will truly miss him here in Doral.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fraga goes on to \u201cthank Chief Lopez for his service, his leadership, and his unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this breaking story.<\/p>\n
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