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Weslaco confirms and swears in Roberto Lopez as chief of police
Summary
The Weslaco City Commission on March 5 confirmed and swore in Roberto Lopez as the city's chief of police. The change follows a 25-year career in the department; the commission approved the appointment by voice vote.
The Weslaco City Commission on March 5 confirmed and swore in Roberto Lopez as the city's chief of police, following a brief ceremony at City Hall and a voice vote approving his appointment.
Roberto Lopez, who has served in the Weslaco Police Department for about 25 years in roles from patrol officer to community divisions and investigations, took the oath of office administered by Municipal Judge Samuel Sanchez. Mayor Gonzales led the swearing-in and commissioners then moved to confirm the appointment; Commissioner Lopez moved the approval and Commissioner Garcia seconded. The commission voted by voice and the motion carried.
The commission and city staff praised Lopez's local ties and long service. A city official noted Lopez is a Weslaco High School graduate and has earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in police administration. Family members participated in the traditional pinning ceremony, and representatives from U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez's office presented Lopez with a congratulatory letter and a certificate of special congressional recognition.
Interim Chief Espinosa was also thanked by the mayor for serving in the leadership role in recent months, and commissioners expressed public support for Lopez as he assumes the department's top post.
No formal conditions or limitations on the appointment were announced during the confirmation; commissioners indicated full support and there was no roll-call vote recorded in the minutes beyond the voice approval.
