La Porte County Sheriff’s Office made a statement this past Friday, that it was the last working day for emergency vehicle technician, Dave Chapell. Dave is retiring from their garage after 32 years of service to the Sheriff’s Office and La Porte County Government. Over the course of Dave’s career, the number of vehicles that their mechanics maintain has grown exponentially. Not only do they service the Sheriff’s Office 79 vehicles, but also 16 EMS ambulances and support vehicles as well as 44 other County Government vehicles.