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CHP public safety dispatcher 'unexpectedly' passes away at 36

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — CHP Bakersfield officials have announced the unexpected death of their very own.

Justin Slaton, who served as a Public Safety Dispatcher since 2009, passed away at his home on Wednesday at the young age of 36, according to CHP.

Slaton also starred in the Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers Series as Young Bulk in the mid 1990's.

Slaton leaves behind his wife Veronica, two daughters and son. His wife posted on his Facebook fan page about his passing.

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