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Posted on: March 28, 2024

[ARCHIVED] Eagle Mourns Loss of Former Police Chief Rodger McLaughlin

Rodger McLaughlin

The town of Eagle is mourning the loss of former Police Chief Rodger McLaughlin who passed away Wednesday, March 27 at a residence in Eagle. He was 64 years old. The cause of his death remains under investigation.

Chief McLaughlin served in law enforcement for 33 years. He began working with the Eagle Police Department in 2006, serving seven years as Eagle’s Chief of Police before retiring. During that time, he demonstrated leadership, selfless service and a commitment to the safety and well-being of the Eagle community, according to Eagle Mayor Scott Turnipseed. 
 
“He was a valued member of our community,” Turnipseed said. “Our sincerest condolences go out to Rodger’s family and friends during this difficult time.” 

Eagle Police Department would like to thank the Eagle County Paramedic Services, Greater Eagle Fire Protection District, Eagle County Sheriff’s Office and Eagle County Coroner’s Office for their assistance.

Due to the ongoing investigation, currently no further information is available. 

Questions can be directed to Eagle Police Department Public Information Officer Madison Vaughan at 970-328-6351 or email mvaughan@townofeagle.org. 

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 EL PUEBLO DE EAGLE ESTA DE LUTO POR LA PÉRDIDA DEL EX JEFE DE POLICÍA DE EAGLE, RODGER MCLAUGHLIN

Eagle, Colorado- 28 de marzo de 2024- El pueblo de Eagle está de luto por la pérdida del ex jefe de policía Rodger McLaughlin, quien falleció en una residencia en Eagle el Miércoles 27 de marzo. Tenía 64 años. La causa de su muerte sigue bajo investigación y no se sospecha de ningún crimen.

El jefe McLaughlin sirvió en el servicio de policía durante 33 años. Comenzó a trabajar con el Departamento de Policía de Eagle en 2006, y sirvió siete años como jefe de Policía de Eagle antes de jubilarse. Durante ese tiempo, demostró liderazgo, servicio desinteresado y compromiso con la seguridad y el bienestar de la comunidad de Eagle, según el alcade de Eagle Scott Turnspeed.

"Era un miembro valioso de nuestra comunidad", dijo Turnspeed. "Nuestro más sentido pésame para la familia y los amigos de Rodger durante este momento difícil".

El departamento de la Policía de Eagle les gustaría darles las gracias a los servicios de paramédicos de Eagle County, el distrito de protección de Greater Eagle Fire, la oficina de Eagle County Sheriffs y el forense de Eagle County por su asistencia. 

No hay más información disponible ya que la investigación sigue en curso. 

Preguntas pueden dirigirse a la Oficial de Información Pública del Departamento de Policía de Eagle, Madison Vaughan, al 970-328-6351 o enviar un correo electrónico a mvaughan@townofeagle.org. Servicios de traducción también están disponibles al respecto a este caso, favor de dirigirse a la técnica de registros de la policía de Eagle, Elena Sutton al 970-328-6351 o enviar correo electrónico a esutton@townofealge.org.

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