PLPD welcomes two new cadets

by CJ Vetter ©The Port Lavaca Wave 2025
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CONTRIBUTED photo Cadets Ivan Naranjo and Job Smith and Port Lavaca Police Chief Colin Rangnow take a picture in Port Lavaca City Hall. Both Naranjo and Smith will now be joining officers as part of in-the-field training.


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