Funeral Procession Honors LASD Deputy Levi Vargas in Los Angeles County

Motorists may see rolling road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence along the route as the procession moves through the area.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department expressed deep condolences to Vargas’ wife, family, friends, and fellow deputies, calling his passing a profound loss to the department.

Before becoming a deputy sheriff, Vargas served as a Custody Assistant and later graduated from Academy Class 413, where colleagues say he was known for his dedication and commitment to public service.

Video from the area shows multiple law enforcement vehicles and motorcycles escorting the procession, as fellow deputies and officers from surrounding agencies gathered to pay their respects.

Deputy Vargas, 30, was assigned to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station and had served with the department since 2015. Officials say he suffered a medical emergency while participating in the annual law enforcement relay event on March 28, 2026.

A Citizen user shows video of a large funeral procession underway to honor Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Levi Vargas, a 13-year veteran of the department who passed away after a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 270 S Walnut Ave.

Motorists may see rolling road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence along the route as the procession moves through the area.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department expressed deep condolences to Vargas’ wife, family, friends, and fellow deputies, calling his passing a profound loss to the department.

Before becoming a deputy sheriff, Vargas served as a Custody Assistant and later graduated from Academy Class 413, where colleagues say he was known for his dedication and commitment to public service.

Video from the area shows multiple law enforcement vehicles and motorcycles escorting the procession, as fellow deputies and officers from surrounding agencies gathered to pay their respects.

Deputy Vargas, 30, was assigned to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station and had served with the department since 2015. Officials say he suffered a medical emergency while participating in the annual law enforcement relay event on March 28, 2026.

A Citizen user shows video of a large funeral procession underway to honor Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Levi Vargas, a 13-year veteran of the department who passed away after a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 270 S Walnut Ave.

Motorists may see rolling road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence along the route as the procession moves through the area.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department expressed deep condolences to Vargas’ wife, family, friends, and fellow deputies, calling his passing a profound loss to the department.

Before becoming a deputy sheriff, Vargas served as a Custody Assistant and later graduated from Academy Class 413, where colleagues say he was known for his dedication and commitment to public service.

Video from the area shows multiple law enforcement vehicles and motorcycles escorting the procession, as fellow deputies and officers from surrounding agencies gathered to pay their respects.

Deputy Vargas, 30, was assigned to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station and had served with the department since 2015. Officials say he suffered a medical emergency while participating in the annual law enforcement relay event on March 28, 2026.

A Citizen user shows video of a large funeral procession underway to honor Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Levi Vargas, a 13-year veteran of the department who passed away after a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 270 S Walnut Ave.

Motorists may see rolling road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence along the route as the procession moves through the area.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department expressed deep condolences to Vargas’ wife, family, friends, and fellow deputies, calling his passing a profound loss to the department.

Before becoming a deputy sheriff, Vargas served as a Custody Assistant and later graduated from Academy Class 413, where colleagues say he was known for his dedication and commitment to public service.

Video from the area shows multiple law enforcement vehicles and motorcycles escorting the procession, as fellow deputies and officers from surrounding agencies gathered to pay their respects.

Deputy Vargas, 30, was assigned to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station and had served with the department since 2015. Officials say he suffered a medical emergency while participating in the annual law enforcement relay event on March 28, 2026.

A Citizen user shows video of a large funeral procession underway to honor Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Levi Vargas, a 13-year veteran of the department who passed away after a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 270 S Walnut Ave.

Motorists may see rolling road closures and a heavy law enforcement presence along the route as the procession moves through the area.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department expressed deep condolences to Vargas’ wife, family, friends, and fellow deputies, calling his passing a profound loss to the department.

Before becoming a deputy sheriff, Vargas served as a Custody Assistant and later graduated from Academy Class 413, where colleagues say he was known for his dedication and commitment to public service.

Video from the area shows multiple law enforcement vehicles and motorcycles escorting the procession, as fellow deputies and officers from surrounding agencies gathered to pay their respects.

Deputy Vargas, 30, was assigned to the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station and had served with the department since 2015. Officials say he suffered a medical emergency while participating in the annual law enforcement relay event on March 28, 2026.

A Citizen user shows video of a large funeral procession underway to honor Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Levi Vargas, a 13-year veteran of the department who passed away after a medical emergency during the Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay race.

This alert was created by a community member. Citizen is working to gather more information. If you’re nearby, broadcast live or comment to share updates.

Incident reported at 270 S Walnut Ave.