There's a new Captain at the California Highway Patrol El Centro area.

Effective November 1, 2022, Brandon Shipwash has been appointed the new Captain of the local CHP area. Shipwash previously commanded the CHP's Border Division Organized Retail Crime Task Force, combatting retail theft throughout Southern California. The new Commander begam his CHP career in Central Los Angeles. Prior to joining the Highway Patrol Shipwash served in the United States Mariles. 

The newly appointed Commander said, " I am very excited for this opportunity, and I look forward to serving the people of Imperial Valley".