We want to remind you that our episodes are available on our YouTube Channel, The Gray Line, The Story Behind The Blue Line. Each episode begins with an introductory video featuring our guests. In this episode, Ash Wednesday hosts David Contreras, Sean Murphy, Bobby Arce, and Doug Collier, honor retired San Diego Police Detective Mike Gutierrez.

This is a podcast where you can enjoy a cigar and whisky with Bobby, Sean, Doug, and David, while watching and listening to true American Heroes and Legends share their stories!

In this episode, they honor San Diego Police Department Detective Mike Gutierrez. We will share his legendary career with SDPD and as a San Diego Violent Crimes Task Force member. Mike grew up in a gang-infested area in San Diego, where the majority of his friends and classmates ended up in prison or addicted to drugs. Mike started boxing at a young age and eventually became a professional fighter. He began his career with the San Diego Police Department at nineteen years of age, as a Community Service Officer. At twenty-one, he became a San Diego Patrol Officer assigned to Logan Heights. Mike subsequently became a SWAT Team member and worked in numerous specialized units.

Mike was one of the first team members of the San Diego Police Department Special Enforcement Unit, which was the uniformed gang enforcement component of the gang unit. Mike dedicated his life to investigating and arresting high-level Mexican Mafia and street gang members operating criminal cells throughout San Diego. Today, Mike fights another predator and assassin of men. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease and is currently receiving medical treatment. We are honored to share the stories and investigations of Mike Gutierrez, a true legend in our law enforcement communities.