Credit: CHP

September 10, 2021 - SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued the following statement regarding the death of Officer Joseph Boberg of the California Highway Patrol (CHP):

“Jennifer and I send our deepest condolences to Officer Boberg’s family and friends, as well as those who worked alongside him. Officer Boberg’s service to California will be forever remembered.”

Officer Boberg, 42, passed away on September 7, 2021 due to complications related to COVID-19.

Officer Boberg had been assigned to the CHP’s San Andreas Area Office since 2014. He began his career as a CHP officer after graduating from the CHP Academy in 2009 and was assigned to the Monterey Area Office. He transferred to the Napa Area Office in 2013 prior to his transfer to the San Andreas Area Office.

He is survived by his wife, Brandy; children, Chase and Cailyn; brother, Jeffrey Jurgens; and parents, Joanna Jurgens and Michael Boberg.

In honor of Officer Boberg, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff.

Per CHP-San Andreas:

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the loss of San Andreas Area California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Joseph Boberg, ID 19557, who passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, from complications due to COVID-19.

Officer Boberg, 42, was a 12-year veteran of the Department and was assigned to the CHP - San Andreas Area office. Officer Boberg also served in the CHP’s Monterey and Napa Area offices before transferring into the San Andreas Area office in 2014.

He is survived by his wife Brandy; children, Chase and Cailyn; brother, Jeffrey Jurgens; and parents, Joanna Jurgens and Michael Boberg.

Joe has served the citizens of Calaveras and Alpine Counties since December of 2014 and was loved by all that knew him. We will miss his sense of humor the most. Joe, Rest in Peace.