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Officer Wilford Eugene Johnson | DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

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Wilford Eugene Johnson

DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Sunday, September 7, 1952

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Vehicular assault

Weapon: Automobile; Alcohol involved

Offender: Sentenced to life in prison

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Officer Wilford Johnson and Lieutenant James Nix were killed when a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver struck their patrol car.

The driver of the vehicle was sentenced to life in prison.

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Lieutenant James Charles Nix
DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Sunday, September 7, 1952
Cause: Vehicular assault

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 61rst anniversary year of your death. I am priviliged to be among the first to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
May 1, 2013

 

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