A veteran El Cajon police officer with deep roots in the East County community has been tapped to be the next chief of the El Cajon Police Department. Capt. Jeremiah Larson will become the city’s 16th police chief when he steps into role on Dec. 18, following his selection by El Cajon City Manager Graham Mitchell, the city announced Tuesday.

"This grant is beneficial to the city of El Cajon and will fund many police operations focusing on enforcement and education for alcohol related offenses occurring within the city of El Cajon," said a statement from the ECPD Special Enforcement Unit.

After the sitting police chief Mike Moulton declared his retirement earlier this year, the city of El Cajon announced his successor Tuesday.

The City of El Cajon announces Captain Jeremiah Larson’s promotion to Chief of Police, effective December 18. Larson has served the El Cajon community for over two decades and will succeed the current Chief of Police,

Law enforcement veteran Jeremiah Larson, a 22-year member of the El Cajon Police Department, will take charge as head of the agency this month, city officials announced.

A long-time member of the El Cajon Police Department who hails from the community will take over as chief this month, city officials said.