Memorial Plaque Unveiled for Fallen Huntington Beach Police Officer
City officials were joined by members of the Newport Beach and Huntington Beach police departments Feb. 19 as a memorial plaque was unveiled in tribute to fallen Huntington Beach Police Officer Nicholas Vella.
The event took place at Marina Park in Newport Beach on the first anniversary of his death.
“One year has passed, and there are still no words that can adequately express this loss,” Huntington Beach Chief of Police Eric Parra said in a statement. “We will always remember Nick on this day. He was a selfless and driven police officer and man who we were blessed to have known.”…