Candlelight Memorial for Los Angeles County Probation Officer Tragically Killed in High Speed Collision

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Candlelight Memorial for Los Angeles County Deputy Probation Officer Tragically Killed in High-Speed Collision

 

WHEN:     Monday, December 20, 2021
                  5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:   Corner of Baseline Avenue and San Sevaine Road

                  Fontana, CA.92336

WHO:       Los Angeles County Probation Department

                 Chief Probation Officer, Dr. Adolfo Gonzales

                 Mayor of Fontana, Acquanetta Warren

                 Mariesha Collins Family

The Los Angeles County Probation Department will hold a memorial candlelight vigil for Deputy Probation Officer II, Mariesha Collins. Collins was killed tragically in a two-car traffic collision on December 10th. Collins was on her way back from the store where she had just purchased gift cards for a church charity event she was organizing, “Angel Tree,” which provides donated gifts for children whose parents are in prison. She died while serving and taking care of others. Collins served the Los Angeles County Probation Department for over 27 years. 

Parking will be available at Friendship Community Church located at 14800 Baseline AveThe gates will be open by 4 PM.