California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California
End of Watch Thursday, September 11, 1997
Add to My HeroesMylene G. Zalar
Corrections Officer Mylene Zalar and Corrections Officer Paul Beridon were killed in a vehicle crash on California 108, between Oakdale and Jamestown, at approximately 3:45 am.
The officers were en route to the Sierra Conservation Center in Jamestown to conduct a prisoner transport when an oncoming vehicle crossed the center line and struck their department-issued 1987 AMC Eagle station wagon head-on. Officer Beridon, who was driving, and Officer Zalar, who was sitting in the backseat, were both killed. A third officer in the front passenger seat suffered severe injuries but survived.
Officer Zalar had served with the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation for seven years. She is survived by her mother and brother.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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Corrections Officer Paul B. Beridon
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EOW: September 11, 1997
Most Recent Reflection
View all 37 ReflectionsOfficer Zalar,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of California. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in Law Enforcement then that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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