Trooper Thomas L. Pryme

Trooper Thomas L. Pryme

New York State Police, New York

End of Watch Saturday, July 24, 1982

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Thomas L. Pryme

Trooper Thomas Pryme was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver.

He had just finished his shift and was returning home in his patrol car when the incident occurred.

The 23-year-old subject was convicted of criminally negligent homicide and sentenced to 9 months in jail.

Trooper Pryme was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the New York State Police for 11 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 11 years
  • Badge 3414
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Sentenced to 9 months

DUI

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Trooper Pryme,
On today, the 41st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy as a crewman on the aircraft carrier USS Hancock(CVA-19)during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Fair Winds And Following Seas

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 24, 2023

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