On tuesday, two Santa Cruz Police officers were shot by a suspect before they even had time to react, and now there is a growing memorial in santa cruz honoring Sergeant Butch baker and detective elizabeth butler. But one item in particular left behind by a mourner has really caught the departments attention. Mixed in with the flowers, candles, and pick checks, someone pinned a purple heart medal to a teddy bear. Police received an anonymous note explaining, quote, the purple heart is for the sacrifice above and beyond the call of duty. When one loses their life for the protection of others and the greater good. I know you will understand. Quite a contrast from what this man is accused of doing at the same memorial, stealing flowers from the memorial. 53yearold Kenneth Maffei is charged with vandalism to a Law Enforcement memorial and public intoxication. This happened on friday, the first day back on the job for Santa Cruz Police officers following tuesdays killing of Sergeant Butch b
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