September 3, 2021 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued the following statement regarding the death of Correctional Lieutenant Robert “Bobby” Travelstead of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office:
“It is with great sadness that Jennifer and I extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and members of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office on this devastating loss. Lieutenant Travelstead dedicated his life to service, working to ensure the safety of his community and our nation, and we are forever grateful.”
Lieutenant Travelstead, 40, passed away on September 1, 2021, due to complications from COVID-19.
Lieutenant Travelstead joined the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in 2007 as a Correctional Deputy and served in several roles in the Detention Division. He promoted to Sergeant in 2014 and worked as a Supervisor at the Main Adult Detention Facility, North County Detention Facility and Pretrial Services. In 2019, he promoted to Lieutenant and was assigned to the Main Adult Detention Facility as the Watch Commander.
Lieutenant Travelstead’s commitment to service began in 2001 as a member of the U.S. Navy. In 2006, he was honorably discharged as a decorated veteran, having served as a Field Medical Corpsman for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and Naval Service in Southwest Asia during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Lieutenant Travelstead is survived by his two daughters, Kaylie and Kiana, and three siblings.
In honor of Lieutenant Travelstead, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.
Per Sonoma Sheriff
With great sadness and a heavy heart, we inform our community of the passing of Sonoma County Correctional Lieutenant Bobby Travelstead. Bobby passed away on Wednesday , September 1, at a local hospital from complications related to COVID-19.
Bobby was an honorably discharged and decorated veteran of the US Navy, having served from 2001 to 2006 as a Field Medical Corpsman for the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force and Naval Service in Southwest Asia during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Bobby started his career at the Sheriff’s Office in June of 2007 as a Correctional Deputy. He served in several critical roles in the Detention Division including, Classification, Field Training Officer (FTO), and Pretrial Services. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2014 and worked as a supervisor at the Main Adult Detention Facility (MADF), North County Detention Facility (NCDF), and Pretrial Services. Bobby was exceptionally proud of his ten years of service, both as a Deputy and a Sergeant on the SERT team. Bobby was promoted to Lieutenant in 2019 and worked as a Watch Commander at MADF. Bobby served the FTO program, both as a Sergeant and Lieutenant, and had a hand in molding the future of the Detention Division. Throughout his career at the Sheriff’s Office, Bobby was very involved in the Peer Support Program and truly understood the importance of taking care of each other. Bobby’s personality and sincerity made him a well-liked co-worker and respected leader. Bobby is survived by his two daughters.
Con gran tristeza y un gran pesar, informamos a nuestra comunidad del fallecimiento del teniente correccional del condado de Sonoma, Bobby Travelstead. Bobby falleció el miercoles 1 de septiembre en un hospital local por complicaciones relacionadas con COVID-19.
Bobby era un veterano honorablemente dado de baja y condecorado de la Armada de los Estados Unidos, habiendo servido de 2001 a 2006 como ayudante médico de campo para la 1ª Fuerza Expedicionaria de la Marina y el Servicio Naval en el suroeste de Asia durante la Operación Libertad Iraquí y la Operación Libertad Duradera.
Bobby comenzó su carrera en la Oficina del Sheriff en junio de 2007 como ayudante correccional. Se desempeñó en varios roles críticos en la División de Detención, incluidos Clasificación, Oficial de capacitación de campo (FTO) y Servicios previos al juicio. Fue ascendido a Sargento en 2014 y trabajó como supervisor en la Instalación Principal de Detención de Adultos (MADF), la Instalación de Detención del Condado Norte (NCDF) y los Servicios Previos al Juicio. Bobby estaba excepcionalmente orgulloso de sus diez años de servicio, tanto como diputado y como sargento en el equipo SERT. Bobby fue ascendido a teniente en 2019 y trabajó como comandante de guardia en MADF. Bobby sirvió en el programa FTO, como sargento y teniente, y participó en la formación del futuro de la División de Detención. A lo largo de su carrera en la Oficina del Sheriff, Bobby estuvo muy involucrado en el Programa de Apoyo de Compañeros y realmente entendió la importancia de cuidarse unos a otros. La personalidad y la sinceridad de Bobby lo convirtieron en un compañero de trabajo muy querido y en un líder respetado. A Bobby le sobreviven sus dos hijas.
Descansa en paz, Bobby. Lo tenemos de aqui.
Credit: Sonoma County Sheriff's Office
