Irvine Police Association

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Deputy Adam Gibson of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, who was killed in the line of duty yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, our brothers and sisters at the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office and the entire Sacramento community. May he Rest In Peace. At 10:07 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2021, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Deputies observed an occupied vehicle in a parking lot near ...Arden Way and Avondale Avenue that matched the description of a vehicle involved in a burglary series. Deputies initiated contact with the single occupant of the vehicle and were able to identify the subject as being on active parole. The subject became uncooperative and fled in his vehicle when deputies attempted to search the vehicle. A short pursuit ensued that terminated inside of the Cal Expo Fairgrounds Complex when the suspect vehicle became disabled after striking a curb. Multiple patrol units arrived on scene to assist the initial deputies. Deputies gave several commands for the suspect to exit his vehicle and he refused. Deputies deployed less-lethal bean bag rounds into the suspect vehicle’s back window in an attempt to see inside. A K-9 handler deployed his K-9 into the back window of the vehicle at which time several shots were fired from within the vehicle. Two deputies and the canine were struck by the suspect’s gunfire. Multiple deputies returned fire. The wounded officers were transported by deputies in patrol units to an area hospital. Deputy Adam Gibson, age 31 and a 6-year veteran of the department, was pronounced deceased at the hospital. A second deputy was stabilized and transported to a trauma center for further treatment. K-9 Riley died at the scene. The sole occupant of the suspect vehicle was pronounced deceased at the scene by fire personnel. Deputy Adam Gibson is survived by his wife Rachel Gibson and their 9 month old child, his parents Doug and Sandee Gibson, and several siblings. Deputy Gibson was a United States Marine Corps veteran who served two tours of duty in Afghanistan. Since joining the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office in 2014, he worked in corrections, patrol, and most recently as a canine handler. Deputy Gibson received the Sheriff’s Office Bronze Star for Bravery and a Major Incident Ribbon in 2018. A memorial fund has been established through the CAHP Credit Union. Donations can be made online: https://cahpcu.org/DeputyAdamGibsonMemorialFund or checks can be mailed to: Deputy Adam Gibson Memorial Fund PO Box 276507 Sacramento, CA 95827

RIP Officer Ornelas. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends, our brothers and sisters at the California Highway Patrol and the entire Antelope Valley community.

The Irvine Police Department has issued an IMMEDIATE EVACUATION ORDER (Mandatory) for all residences from Irvine Blvd. south to Trabuco Road and from Jeffrey Road east to Portola High School. More information at cityofirvine.org. #SilveradoFire #Irvine

A huge thank you to our fine community members, Ernie M. and his neighbors, who handcrafted this beautiful wooden, Thin Blue Line flag and donated it to us. Ernie and his neighbors are amazing people and we are so grateful for all of your support.

Please join us on Friday, October 30 for our Trick or Treat drive-thru! The event will be held from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Great Park. This is a family friendly event and costumes are encouraged. See you there!

Our thoughts are with two Los Angeles County Sheriff Deputies who were ambushed tonight. Please keep them in your prayers and hope for a speedy recovery.