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CHP officer passes due to COVID complications

Scott Merritt September 10, 2021
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — California Highway Patrol posted on Facebook that Bakersfield lost an officer Friday due to COVID-19 complications.

Officer Scott Edward Merritt, 42, is survived by his wife and two children.

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