Obituaries

Gauge Bullock, officer, passes away

Gauge Bullock, a correctional officer at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, passed away Aug. 29, 2024.

Gauge Bullock, correctional officer at Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, passed away Aug. 29, 2024.
Gauge Bullock

Bullock began his career in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) as a cadet at the Richard A. McGee Correctional Training Center in March 2015.

After graduating the academy, he reported to Pleasant Valley State Prison in June 2015.

He remained at Pleasant Valley until his untimely passing.

“Gauge will be greatly missed by all who worked with him. Please keep the Bullock family in your thoughts and prayers,” according to a statement issued by the institution.

Information regarding funeral services is not yet available.


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