Lompoc Police Officer Yobanie Martinez Dies After Seven-Month Cancer Battle
Yobanie Martinez, a 32-year-old police officer with the Lompoc Police Department in the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo region, has died after a seven-month battle with cancer. He passed away with family and colleagues present.
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, November 6, 2026 — Yobanie Martinez, a 32-year-old police officer, has died after a seven-month battle with cancer. Officer Martinez was a member of the Lompoc Police Department, serving in the Santa Barbara-Santa Maria-San Luis Obispo region.
The officer passed away with his family and colleagues by his side. The duration of his illness spanned approximately seven months before his death.
Details regarding the specific date of his passing, the nature of his cancer, or any memorial services were not provided. The Lompoc Police Department has not released further information at this time. The length of his tenure with the department was not specified in the available information.
Officer Martinez was 32 years old at the time of his death.
Story summarized from the original created by Janene Scully, Noozhawk North County Editor on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
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