HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—Hundreds of flower arrangements covered a police vehicle parked outside of the Huntington Beach Police Department on Feb. 22 in memory of late officer Nicholas Vella, who died in a helicopter crash last week in Newport Beach. Surrounding law enforcement agencies along with city officials and residents paid their respects to the fallen police officer after a ceremony was held by the police department. Huntington Beach Police Chief Eric Parra said was “truly dedicated to his job.” Vella, a 14-year veteran of the Huntington Beach Police Department, died from injuries he suffered when the helicopter crashed into Newport Bay with a second officer who survived. “As a county, we’re all grieving,” Orange Police Department Sgt. Phil McMullen told The Epoch Times. “We came here to support the department however they need us patrol the city.” McMullen, who was joined by other law enforcement, provided meals for the Huntington …