Officer John Quintero

California Highway Patrol Officer John Quintero (Johnny Q) holds a Bachelor Degree in Communications, with a Minor in Business Administration, from Azusa Pacific University.

Officer Quintero calls Indio his home. He was born and raised here in the Coachella Valley. He has been working for the California Highway Patrol for more than 20 years. He also works part time at Desert Christian Academy (formerly known as Christian Schools of the Desert) as part of the maintenance crew.

He and his wife, Rosaura, have 6 children. John’s hobbies include football, softball, basketball. His favorite pastimes include attending church and spending time with family and friends.

You can see Officer Quintero each weekday morning with traffic reports on News Channel 3 In The Morning.