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Metro Transit Sgt. Beverly Rodriguez Dies After Jumping Into White Bear Lake

Community members are organizing a fundraiser for her memorial in recognition of her leadership of the Homeless Action Team.

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Overview

  • Rodriguez jumped from a boat at White Bear Lake on June 22 and remained submerged for about 40 minutes before a rescue dive team recovered her.
  • She was taken to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
  • The 40-year-old sergeant led the Metro Transit Police Department's Homeless Action Team and served on the Minnesota and national boards of the National Latino Peace Officers Association.
  • The Washington County Sheriff's Office has opened an investigation into the circumstances of her drowning.
  • Community members and the National Latino Peace Officers Association have established a fundraiser to assist with her memorial and funeral costs.