Riverside County Deputy Probation Officer dies of COVID-19 at the age of 34

The Riverside County Probation Department announced the passing that Deputy Probation Officer Julio Beltran, 34, over the weekend.

“We are devastated and heartbroken,” said Riverside County Chief Probation Officer Ron Miller II. “We ask that you join us in remembering his commitment and contribution to his community and to keep his family in your thoughts and prayers.”

The Riverside Sheriff's Association confirmed that Beltran died due to COVID-19. The RSA has set-up a fund to help support his family in this difficult time.

Deputy Beltran was a 7 year veteran of the @RSO department, he passed away on Nov. 14 due to COVID-19. We kindly ask that you take a moment to share this fund we set up to support his family during this difficult time. https://t.co/GLjN9r1xej pic.twitter.com/Pg8on7cI9V

— Riverside Sheriffs' Association (@RSA1943) November 17, 2020

Beltran began his career with the Riverside County Department of Probation in 2013. He worked with both juvenile and adult clients at assignments with Juvenile Services Division, Southwest Services Division, Special Services Division.

He also supervised an adult caseload in his most recent assignment with the Central Services Division.

"Colleagues remember Officer Beltran as a vibrant, funny, and endearing person who was dedicated to helping clients in his care make positive changes in their lives. Others recall the extra time he took assisting colleagues and mentoring young Probation Officers. Officer Beltran made many friends in this department and he will be missed," reads a news release by the probation department.

Beltran is survived by his wife, a son and his parents.