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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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 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...

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...