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OPD honors Fallen Deputy Erika Serrato
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· July 9, 2026
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Key points Deputy Erika Serrato of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty. The Odessa Police Department is paying tribute to a fallen deputy from another jurisdiction.
The Odessa Police Department is paying tribute to a fallen deputy from another jurisdiction. Deputy Erika Serrato of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office was killed in the line of duty. The incident occurred while she was investigating a crash on a highway.
The Odessa Police Department has extended condolences to Deputy Serrato's family and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The Odessa Police Department's honor guard is also involved in honoring Deputy Serrato, with photos available to view.
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Category: Local Published: July 9, 2026 Source: Odessa American (oaoa.com) Reading time: 1 min
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