Deputy Sheriff James Phillip Tutino
Deputy Sheriff James Phillip Tutino
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
As the train approached the obstruction, the suspect ran from the scene. The train derailed when it struck the vehicle and then struck an oncoming commuter train, causing it to derail as well.
Deputy Tutino, who was en route to the Central Jail, and 10 civilians were killed as a result of the incident. More than 200 other citizens were injured. The suspect was arrested a short time later and charged with arson and 11 counts of homicide.
Deputy Tutino had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department for 23 years. He is survived by his wife, five children, two grandchildren, parents, brother, and sister.
Deputy James P. Tutino: 47 years old
Date of Birth: March 3, 1957
A resident of Simi Valley
Wife: Rita Tutino
Five Children:
James Tutino, Jr., Nicholas, Tera, Colby and Kristen
Sibling:
Tony Tutino, Simi Valley
Date of Hire: January 1982
LASD Assignment History:
- Pitchess Honor Ranch: 1/82 – 3/82
- LASD Academy: 3/82 – 7/82
- Pitchess Honor Ranch: 7/82 – 10/84
- Carson Station: 9/84 – 3/85
- Men’s Central Jail: 3/85 – 10/93
- Operation Safe Jail: 10/93 to Present