Statesville Police Chief David Addison announced yesterday morning that he will retire from his position on May 31st after three years in Statesville. Addison said there are “bigger things” he wants to do in the county and to do that, he needs to step down from his current position. City Manager Ron Smith plans to run a recruitment process with the intention of having a new chief on board prior to Addison’s last day according to Public Affairs Director Nancy Davis.