Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Ezra Stanley was burned to death in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck from behind and burst into flames. He was patrolling the Pacific Coast Highway between Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach at the time of the crash. Another deputy riding with him at the time was injured and hospitalized but recovered from his injuries. The driver of the car that struck him was charged with negligent homicide and drunk driving. Deputy Stanley had served with the Orange County Sheriff's Department for six years and had previously served as a constable in Fullerton Township for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Stanley gave the Orange County Sheriff's Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Santa Ana community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Stanley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Ezra Stanley is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Orange County Sheriff's Dept., 5 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ezra Stanley's cause is highlighted.
How Ezra Stanley Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged with homicide
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ezra Stanley is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ezra Stanley was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
9 officers from Orange County Sheriff's Dept. are honored on badge.nw.
