Police Officer William "Nichie" Preslar

Police Officer William
Lakewood Police Department, New Jersey
Police Officer William "Nichie" Preslar

Lakewood Police Department, New Jersey

End of Watch Monday, May 14, 2007

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William "Nichie" Preslar

Officer Nichie Preslar was killed in an automobile crash on an isolated stretch of Route 528 at approximately 4:00 am.

The collision occurred when Officer Preslar swerved to avoid striking a deer in the road, which caused his patrol car to strike a tree on the driver's side.

Officer Preslar had served with the Lakewood Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife, two young daughters, parents, and a brother.

Bio

  • Age 36
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge 270

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash

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