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Officer Wallace Earl Nesbitt | Newport News Police Department, Virginia Newport News Police Department, Virginia

Officer

Wallace Earl Nesbitt

Newport News Police Department, Virginia

End of Watch: Thursday, January 8, 1970

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 30

Tour: 2 years

Badge # Not available

Military veteran

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 1/8/1970

Weapon: Officer's handgun

Suspect: Not available

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Officer Wallace Nesbitt was shot and killed while arresting a man for writing a bad check. While handcuffing the suspect the man suddenly spun around, grabbed Officer Nesbitt's service weapon, and shot him.

Officer Nesbitt was a Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Newport News Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his expectant wife, who later gave birth to a son. Officer Nesbitt's son went on to serve as a police officer in the Newport News Police Department.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 42nd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for aolace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever. I am sure that you are proud that you son contined your legacy of protecting and serving.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 8, 2012

 

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