San Leandro Police Chief Angela Averiett has been placed on administrative leave while facing a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge. The city has appointed Joseph Kreins as interim police chief. (City of San Leandro via BCN)

The City of San Leandro has appointed an interim police chief as its top officer is scheduled for arraignment Thursday on a hit-and-run charge.

Joseph Kreins, former chief of police and assistant city manager in Sausalito, was named interim chief for San Leandro on Monday by City Manager Janelle T. Cameron.

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