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Matt Lyons at the Oceanside Harbor on the day of his retirement from OPD (courtesy photo)

Open Letter to Citizens of Oceanside, California from a Grateful Police Officer

OsideNews October 1, 2015

By Matt Lyons As of August 2015 I retired from police work in the City of Oceanside, California. I want to personally thank each of you for your support over the years here in Oceanside to me personally...

Crown Heights Soccer Team Wins Championship

Crown Heights Soccer Team Wins Championship

OsideNews May 19, 2015

Tough Neighborhood and Tougher Kids By: Matt Lyons Oceanside CA— This is a story of good kids in not so good circumstances. It’s about a community that could be anywhere U.S.A. A story of personal...

No Feudin' Between Hatfield and McCoy at OPD

No Feudin’ Between Hatfield and McCoy at OPD

OsideNews May 15, 2015

Story and photos by: Matt Lyons Oceanside CA— Most everyone knows the legendary story of the Hatfield and McCoy feud from the late 1800s that involved two families in the American south. They lived...

Oceanside Firefighter Mark Finstuen, Oceanside Police Officer Matt Lyons,  and North County Emerald Society bagpiper/ retired Oceanside Firefighter, Dennis Rogers standing in front of an original and fully operational 1952 Mack Oceanside Fire Truck. The Oceanside Firefighters Association bought and restored the fire engine with private funds and is used for parades other civic events

St. Patrick’s Day Parade in San Diego, California 2015

OsideNews March 15, 2015

Story and photos by: Matt Lyons San Diego CA— The Irish Congress of Southern California hosted its 35th Annual San Diego St. Patrick’s Day Parade, celebrating faith and freedom, (the largest Parade...

OPD Color Guard, Rick Favela, Bill Weese, Gabriel Nolasco and Bob Moore

11th Annual Oceanside Police Department Member Recognition Luncheon

OsideNews January 29, 2015

Oceanside CA— Yesterday, Wednesday January 28, 2015 the Oceanside Police Department held its 11th annual Member Recognition Luncheon at the QLN Conference Center. The event was a celebration recognizing...

Oceanside Police Officers. Matt Lyons and Jon Seabron in New York City.
(courtesy photo)

Two OPD Officers Attend Funeral for NY Slain Officer

OsideNews January 5, 2015

Oceanside CA— Oceanside Police Detective Matt Lyons and Senior Police Officer, Jon Seabron flew 3000 miles courtesy of Jetblue Airlines. Lyons and Seabron both took time off and at their own expense...

Matt Lyons, Oceanside Police

A New Chapter

OsideNews January 1, 2015

An Open Letter To My Brothers And Sisters In Blue By Matt Lyons I’m being reassigned to the detective division next week. Another chapter in my career, a new year. Welcome 2015! Being assigned to uniformed...

Oceanside Police Officers, Jon Seabron and Matt Lyons (courtesy photo)

Two OPD Officers to Attend Funeral for Slain NYPD Officer

OsideNews December 30, 2014

Oceanside CA— Two Oceanside Police Officers, Matt Lyons and Jon Seabron will be attending the funeral for one of the two slain NYPD Officers, Officer Wejian Liu, this weekend in New York City. Lyons...

Old Mission San Luis Rey Hosts Annual Christmas Concert

Old Mission San Luis Rey Hosts Annual Christmas Concert

OsideNews December 6, 2014

Christmas Season has officially started! At least in my home. Photos and story by Matt Lyons Oceanside (San Luis Rey) CA – December 5, 2014 Last night, on December 5th I attended the Olde San Luis...

Oceanside Police Rescue Boaters Stranded 3 Miles Offshore

OsideNews October 12, 2014

Photos and story by: Matt Lyons for OsideNews Oceanside CA- On October 7, 2014 Officer Brian Sundberg, who is assigned to Oceanside Police Department Harbor Division, responded to a “mayday” distress...

USMC C.I.D. Conduct Crisis Negotiation Training on Camp Pendleton

OsideNews September 20, 2014

Special Agents from U.S. Marine Corps Criminal Investigations Division (USMC C.I.D.) receive help and training from retired agent in hostage/crisis negotiation Oceanside CA- (Camp Pendleton) On Friday,...

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