After graduating high school in 2001, CJ attended Cameron University. There he played short-stop and catcher for the Aggies baseball team and was a PLUS Academic Scholar. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice in 2006. It was at Cameron, during a PLUS Scholar flag football game that he met a girl who matched his love of adventure and competitive spirit and shortly after asked her to be his wife. After graduating from college, CJ returned to his native Hawaii and joined the 157th Recruit Class of the Hawaii Police Department. It had always been his dream to become a member of the Honolulu Police force and he proudly served his city from 2007-2009. CJ and Jenefer were united in marriage, Vegas style, on April 21st, 2007. They began their married life together in the paradise of Hawaii but decided to move back to Oklahoma in 2009 to put down their roots. The couple chose Edmond, Oklahoma as their home. CJ continued his life in law enforcement by joining the 0901 Academy for the Edmond Police Department in 2009. After graduating from the academy and becoming a member of the Edmond Police Department, CJ joined the motorcycle patrol unit. CJ was especially proud of the fact that he was able to serve his community as a member of the SWAT team. They were recognized by the Committee of 100 for display of exceptional courage and bravery in the face of extreme danger. CJ was a 7-time Top Cop Buckle Down Award recipient. As a representative of the Edmond Police Department, CJ was always willing to talk to citizens about his job and how much he loved serving and protecting his community. He especially enjoyed showing off his motorcycle to children and always made time to explain. CJ left behind his wife and two children. His killer died after being released on medical bond and placed on house arrest prior to his jury trial which was scheduled for Jan. 2024.
