Police Chief resigning

El Campo Police Chief Gary Williamson is resigning from his post effective April 7th after 23 years of service. An interim department leader is expected to be approved by the city council on Monday. Williamson will become the police chief in Lockhart, a city with a population of 14,379 and a lower than average crime rate. Williamson expressed gratitude towards the city council and citizens for their support in his resignation letter and said it was a pleasure to serve the citizens here.