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For three young men, Friday marked the beginning of a new chapter of their lives this one, unmarked by the felonies they were charged with.
The Orange County Young Adult Court, a collaborative court for first-time nonviolent felony offenders between the ages of 18 and 23, graduated three of its initial 25 participants late Friday afternoon with tearful goodbyes before Orange County Superior Court Judge Maria Hernandez reduced or dismissed their convictions.
Hernandez said that she wished that everyone who had a hand in the cases could be present in-person, but that current restrictions forbid it as COVID-19 cases continue to grow in Orange County.
Garden Grove City Manager Scott Stiles lauded Lt. Reynolds for his distinguished 26 years of service with the Garden Grove Police Department and his selfless dedication to the community. Lieutenant Reynolds was a true professional in every sense of the word. He was all about serving our city and community, and his contributions to Garden Grove will live on for years to come, Stiles said. ``Despite an already long and distinguished career with the GGPD, retirement wasn t in his vocabulary, he wore his badge with enormous pride every day. He carried that same pride for our community, never turning away an opportunity to volunteer or mentor a young person. He will be very deeply missed but always remembered fondly, Stiles added.
Garden Grove Police Lieutenant Dies from COVID-19 Complications
one of its lieutenants has died from COVID-19 complications at an area hospital.
Lt. John Reynolds, 59, had been battling the virus since the end of November, Lt. Carl Whitney said Jan. 17.
“John was profoundly cared for, respected, admired, and just so deeply loved by the entire community of Garden Grove. His genuine love of people, especially young people warm personality, enthusiasm, integrity, humility, never-ending support of the community and truest commitment to law enforcement made him a hero to me and everyone who was privileged to know him,” said Garden Grove Mayor Steve Jones. “On behalf of the Garden Grove City Council, our deepest thoughts and condolences to his beautiful family.”