25-year LA County Sheriff's veteran deputy dies of COVID-related illness

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department was mourning the loss of Deputy Pedro Romo, a 25-year veteran of the force who died from an illness related to COVID-19, the department said Monday. 

LASD said Deputy Romo passed away on Feb. 14.

Deputy Romo was transferred to the Santa Clarita Sheriff’s Station in 2004 and worked as a student resource officer at Valencia High School for 13 years. 
 

"Please keep his loved ones in your prayers," the department said. 

LASD Deputy Romo (LASD)

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