Bio & Incident Details
Age: 43
Tour: 2 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Struck by vehicle
Incident Date: 10/6/1967
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available
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Officer Wendell was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at Main Street and Plum Street following a high school football game. The impact knocked Officer Wendell 85 feet.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested and charged with murder by auto. He was sentenced to only 6 months probation.
Officer Wendell had only served with the agency for 2 months. He was survived by his wife and five children.
