This year, April 21st will mark the 50th anniversary of the murder of Martinez Police Sgt. Tom Tarantino who was killed in the line of duty in 1973.
Recently the Martinez Police Department learned that his murderer, Curtis Morrison (A-90679), was granted parole without our department being notified by the California Parole Board of the hearing as required by the California Penal Code.
The members of the department did not have the opportunity to express their concerns about this decision.
If you were affected by the murder of Sgt. Tarantino, and you would like to write a letter to Gov. Newsom opposing the parole of Curtis Morrison or express concern about why the Martinez Police Department was not allowed representation at that hearing, you are welcome to send a letter to him at the following address:
Parole Team
Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom
1021 O Street, Suite 9000
Sacramento, CA 95814
Sgt. Thomas Tarantino
End of Watch (EOW) April 21st, 1973
Information released by the Martinez Police Department
