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An officer with the Marysville Police Department, Osmar Rodarte, is fatally shot while executing a search warrant in Olivehurst related to a significant drug trafficking investigation. The operation involved 20 warrants across multiple counties, aimed at dismantling a network linked to meth and fentanyl trafficking.
This tragic incident marks the first on-duty death for a Marysville officer in over a century. During a press conference, officials revealed that Rodarte, a U.S. Army veteran who joined the force two years ago, was well-liked and respected within the community, underscoring the profound impact of this loss. Community members are invited to honor his memory during a procession scheduled for Thursday at 9:30 a.m.
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