Laguna Beach Police Loses One Of Their Own

Laguna Beach Police Loses One Of Their Own

Laguna Beach Police lost a motorcycle officer last night in the line of duty. It appears to be a traffic accident where substance abuse is NOT a factor....just one of those tragic events. 

This post is not meant to give the details of the accident, but to illustrate the small town heart that Laguna Beach has. The town is in full mourning this morning. The accident occured shortly before midnight last night and this morning the city woke up to the loss. Little by little word has spread to the locals who are gathering as close as they can to the site to cry and support each other. 

The Laguna Beach Police Department has less than 50 officers and has not lost one since 1953.

I remember when I worked at my grandparents' candy store, we were always dodging Rosy, the meter maid. The community knows these men and women. Although, Laguna Beach Police have a tough reputation for traffic tickets, we love them none-the-less. This is a huge loss for this community.

I haven't heard the name of the officer we lost last night, but I do know this is not the end of his effect on this town. Laguna Beach is a small town. His family will be cherished and his service memorialized in this little seaside community.