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DA's Investigator Killed by Drunk Driver

California Governor's Office

May 15, 2008

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger released the following statement regarding the death of Santa Barbara County District Attorney Investigator Laura Cleaves:

“Maria and I were deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Laura Cleaves, an outstanding public servant who dedicated her life to protecting California’s communities. Laura had a distinguished career in law enforcement and her leadership will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Laura’s family and friends during this difficult time.”

Cleaves, 53, died May 1 as the result of a traffic accident that occurred while she was on duty in Santa Barbara County. She is survived by her husband and two daughters.

In honor of Investigator Cleaves, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.


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    joeblackforu2

    about 1 month ago

    16 comments

    i agree with aussie another dwi takes the life of a mother sister friend good human being my prayers go out to the cleaves family and the santa barbara districts attorney.
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    MADONNA

    about 1 month ago

    7 comments

    REST IN PEACE SISTER.
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    kcleaves

    about 1 month ago

    1 comment

    I miss you mom! But I know that you are watching over me in all that I do. I will always carry your heart in my heart xoxox
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    djs2v

    about 1 month ago

    548 comments

    Rest in Peace.
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    convertibleguy

    about 1 month ago

    34 comments

    RIP Sister - Your law family will miss you.
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    wharton9202

    about 1 month ago

    48 comments

    Rest in peace.....May God Bless you and your family
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    dhw

    about 1 month ago

    65 comments

    God bless family, friends, fellow officers. Chief D. Whiteley, P.B. Mo.
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    rodneyra

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    RIP- May God watch over your family.
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    Farva705LiterCola

    about 1 month ago

    89 comments

    RIP brother!
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    Sheepdog267

    about 1 month ago

    642 comments

    Rest in peace, my sister, we have the watch.
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    jstaman466

    about 1 month ago

    37 comments

    The highways are bad enough two be traveling on in today's time with normal people driving but a drunk in a car! that's like handing a hit-man a gun. I am deeply sadden and my heart hurts me so much when we lose one of Gods children. Especially when they are protecting the people from the very fiber that has taken her life. My heart felt prayers go out to Laura's husband and her daughters that God can make them strong and hold on to each other for this I'm sure is what your mother would want you to do.
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    frawgsis

    about 1 month ago

    2 comments

    Our thoughts and prayers are with your husband and children and all of the others whose lives you made a difference in, and the other friends and family whose hearts will ache because they will miss you. RIP
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    MCSOR824

    about 1 month ago

    27 comments

    R.I.P. I will pray for your family and department. Thank you for your service.
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    jortives1969

    about 1 month ago

    29 comments

    RIP Investigator Cleaves
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    CopOnBoard

    about 1 month ago

    80 comments

    R.I.P. Investigator Cleaves. Thank you for your service to your community. May are thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in this time. Walk the streets of heaven for you have served your time in hell. May you rest in peace.

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