Santa Rosa Police Detective Dies From COVID-19

The detective most recently was assigned to the Domestic Violence Sexual Assault team.

By Bay City News • Published March 31, 2020 • Updated on April 1, 2020 at 1:47 pm

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Detective Marylou Armer, a 20-year member of the Santa Rosa Police Department, died Tuesday from complications due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Police Chief Ray Navarro said.

Armer most recently was assigned to the Domestic Violence Sexual Assault team.

Navarro said the Police Department is still grappling with the news and the city is planning to address news reporters Wednesday.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of a member of our SRPD family, Detective Marylou Armer. Marylou has faithfully served our community, in the Santa Rosa Police Department for the past 20 years. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/FEc077nUcO
— Santa Rosa Police (@SantaRosaPolice) March 31, 2020