LOS ANGELES – Three Lancaster deputies were among the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Personnel formally recognized for their heroic, life-saving actions.
Deputy Jared Fletcher was recognized for pulling two people from a burning vehicle this past October. According to a Sheriff’s Department press release:
On October 27, 2013, while off-duty, Deputy Fletcher came upon a vehicle which had crashed into a telephone pole. The vehicle was on fire and Deputy Fletcher stopped to render aid. The vehicle’s interior was filled with smoke and Deputy Fletcher was unable to see the occupants. He opened the driver’s door and found a female pinned against the steering wheel who was awake, but unresponsive. He pulled her out and moved her a safe distance away.
With the assistance of another motorist, they located a male passenger trapped beneath the dashboard. The vehicle fire continued to spread as Deputy Fletcher and the motorist struggled to free the trapped passenger. After several minutes, they were able to free the man and move him to safety.
There is no doubt the unselfish act and disregard for his own safety Deputy Fletcher displayed saved the lives of both occupants.
Lancaster Station Deputies Michael A. Gelardo and Estevan Perez were recognized for saving a victim from a drug overdose this past September. According to a Sheriff’s Department press release:
On September 1, 2013, Deputies Gelardo and Perez, assigned to Lancaster Station, responded to a person down call. When they arrived at the scene, they encountered a female juvenile performing chest compressions on the victim, who was nonresponsive and had no pulse due to a drug overdose.
Deputy Perez began chest compressions while Deputy Gelardo monitored the victim’s airway. They continued the chest compressions for several minutes until the victim began to gasp for air. Los Angeles County Fire arrived and transported the victim in critical condition.
Without the decisive and lifesaving actions of Deputies Gelardo and Perez, the victim might have perished from the overdose.
The three Lancaster Station Deputies were honored by Sheriff John L. Scott with the Department’s Lifesaving Award. The award is given to employees or Reserve members of the Department whose actions result in the saving or preservation of a human life, which would have otherwise been lost without the employee’s direct involvement.
Assistant Sheriff Todd Rogers, who narrated the ceremony said, “It was my honor to be part of the Lifesaving Award ceremony. The stories we heard are representative of the heroic work done by the members of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department every day.”
To read the lifesaving stories of the 18 other honorees from Sheriff’s substations across Los Angeles County, click here.
Lori says
Wow! You really are a low life if you think that is the only type of people who live here. He in no way represents me or any of the men in MY life, including friends.
With all due respect says
Look, you bunch of [removed]… There are thousands upon thousands of fine officers out there, doing their job – protecting your sorry, disrespectful selves – let’s give honor where honor is due. It’s too bad you let the actions of the few and the slant of the media jade your mind. I say we get some good publicity for our officers and share it!! Congratulations!!
bird says
Thank you to the deputy that saved my life in April 2011. Stay safe out there.
William says
Oh, you’re back. I thought you’d be gone for good after your last ‘hit and run’ comments.
guitsi says
Thank you officers for not thinking twice to act. For taking it upon yourself to go the extra mile. We are all lucky to have you around. Haters will hate, saviors will save. Thank you officers. Proud of you carnal! I hope u save some of these haters!
Christopher Hubbart-AV Cultural Representative says
I’m still waiting for that day Officer Warrior comes and saves me from myself. We all know a cop’s #1 motive it to slap them ‘cuffs on a perp. The perp could be their own granny with a Vicodin in her pocket, but hey a collar’s a collar, right? Actually, that’s not true since the if your in the cop circle of trust you get the free pass on stuff like that. Crimes are for the proles.
….”Proud of you carnal”……a term used by the EME to designate one of their own.
Ain’t that priceless and appropriate.
Only AV says
So, basically they performed the same actions Joe Starbucks normally does (or would have done) on his way home from Starbucks on any given day of any given week, ever.
John Doe says
Good point. What about all those doctors and nurses that save lives on a daily basis? Imagine the amount of medals they would receive? Amazing….
Michael says
Good point, Oh wait they are not Dr’s or nurses oh and Joe Starbucks would receive a commendation from the county. most do. oh well i will go about my day.
Mike B. says
Ok.. Good job deputies, I wish it was in regards to at least a decent Community Orientated Policing program.
Stinger says
Congratulations to these fine deputies. Your actions are, indeed, a credit to your department and your profession. Well done!
I did notice something, though, that bears mention. Not to take away from the actions of these deputies, but I noticed that in each of these cases, private citizens were either already engaged in heroic actions prior to the deputies’ arrival, or gave heroic assistance to the deputies’ during these incidents. Did anybody honor them with medals, applause, and public accolades? In these narratives, these private citizen heroes were barely even mentioned, let alone congratulated.
John Doe says
Stinger, that is a very good observation. Those citizens also deserved some credit; half that nice medal, if you ask me.
Ya OK says
I’m pretty sure I’ve see half these rats sittin’ at the bar.
not ok says
U mean you’ve seen half of them when u get locked up.
Ric says
Imagine that, some cops at a bar. I think I saw one of them shopping at Walmart too … So your point would be …? Brilliant observation … Sounds like you’re suffering from meth induced paranoia … See, you’re habit has you convinced that everyone is a cop. Even the dudes down at the bar. Sketch …
Christopher Hubbart-AV Cultural Representative says
Oh, your right. I’m, sorry my mistake. It was when my meth induced psychosis led me to be locked up I saw half these rats beating on handcuffed, unarmed people because it makes them feel like tough-guys. THEN, they went to the bar, got wasted and drove home which is quite ironic because half the people locked up are for DUI. I stand corrected
Lori says
Obviously you did not use your real name, the name you wrote is a predator of women and children. The very thought that you could use his name in a positive way shows that you are in the dung heap with him.
MYOB says
For one, Christopher Hubbart is a very common name. And believe me-a soon to be ex-resident of the AV-this Mr. Hubbart the pervert is perfectly representative of this place.