MONO COUNTY, Nev. (KOLO) - The Mono County Sheriff’s Office extends its condolences to the Baldwin Park Police Department in California after an officer died in the line of duty on Saturday, May 31.

“Please hold the Baldwin Park Police Department in your hearts as they grieve the loss of Officer Samuel ‘Sam” Riveros,’ according to the agency’s Facebook post. “Rest in peace, Officer Riveros, we’ve got the watch.”

On June 1, Baldwin Park Police Chief Robert Lopez issued the following statement on behalf of the Baldwin Police Department.

It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that the Baldwin Park Police Department announces the tragic death of Officer Samuel “Sam” Riveros, who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our community.

Yesterday, (May 31,) Officer Samuel Riveros,

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