Fullerton Police honored two local security guards this week who put themselves in harm’s way to ensure an arrest. 
On April 27 at 1:46 a.m., Officer Nick Rosner was patrolling the downtown area when Jose Covaruvias grabbed him and was preparing to fight. Rosner was then punched in the face by Jose’s brother, Victor, officials say. Officer Jose Paez tackled Victor Covaruvias as a crowd began to gather around the scrum.
Officials say Coy Collins, a bouncer at Bourbon Street, hopped the patio fence and pushed back the gathering crowd to give the officers ample space to handle the situation. Daniel Carpio, also of Bourbon Street, assisted in handcuffing the Corvaruvias brothers.
Both brothers were arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest, assault, and battery.
“Actions like those taken by Mr. Collins and Mr. Carpio exemplify the extra mile everyone must go to ensure a safe environment for patrons in the downtown district,” says Lt. Andrew Goodrich.
Goodrich has been working with restaurant owners in developing the Downtown Restaurant Association, to help ensure that customers have a safe and enjoyable time when they visit downtown merchants.
Says Goodrich: “As we continue to build a working relationship with bar owners in the area, we can look back on that night to find our potential in working side-by-side.”
