Investigator Joey Dean Little, Placentia Police Department, California

Investigator Joey Dean Little

Placentia Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, August 7, 1996

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Joey Dean Little

Investigator Joey Little succumbed to injuries sustained in a traffic collision at Birch Street and Kraemer Boulevard in Placentia on October 30, 1989.

Investigator Little had been assigned to assist another officer who had been wounded while on duty two months earlier. At 5:30 a.m., he was driving the wounded officer to the station in his private vehicle during the work detail, and as he entered an intersection, another vehicle ran a red light and collided with his vehicle at approximately 55 mph.

The other driver and the second officer both walked away from the accident with minor injuries. Investigator Little was in a deep coma for two months with various broken bones, crushed ribs and head injuries. He spent the next seven years in various hospitals and rehab facilities, but was considered slow to recover.

Investigator Little had served with the Placentia Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 12 years
Badge 38

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Monday, October 30, 1989

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To my big brother Joey
We had a lot of great memories as kids. Especially the time we went down stairs and opened all our Christmas gifts at 3 am then rewrapped them all so mom and dad wouldnt find out what we did. You were the leader of the pack. Our parents were so proud of all the accomplishments you made in life. Always a leader. Straight A's in school. You loved dogs and gardening. Most of all you loved your kids, and loved your job and helping others. When we lost our brother Jeff at a young age, thats when you decided to go into law enforcement and become a homicide detective. The family needed answers and you were determind to find them. I often wonder how our lives would be now if you were here. I was lost for a while without you because you were always there for me. I miss you everyday. I pray that you are at peace and looking over all of us. You and our brother are my Angel's. Often I see two white butterflies flying together, knowing one of them is you. Dad is with you now and I'm sure you all are having a great time. Thank you for the lessons of life you taught me and for your unconditional love. You will forever be with me. Love your sister. Susan

Your sister SUSAN STEWART
Joey's sister

July 5, 2025