Retired San Luis police chief passes away

SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA) - The San Luis Police Department (SLPD) announced retired Police Chief Rich Jessup has passed away.

Jessup was battling Stage VI cancer at the time.

According to a post on Facebook, SLPD described Jessup, who retired back in 2023, as a dedicated leader and a mentor to many within the department.

SLPD also shared their condolences with his family and friends.

San Luis Mayor Nieves Riedel also shared her condolences to his family, and how she will remember Jessup.

"He took care of the department and he took care of our residents in San Luis. He's going to be missed," Mayor Riedel expressed.

Earlier this month, a GoFundMe was created to help the family. The GoFundMe has a goal of $16,000, with over $13,500 raised so far.

If anyone would like to donate to the GoFundMe, click here.