Gallup Police Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Sunday, September 4, 1977
Add to My HeroesBarney Dean Montoya
Sergeant Barney Montoya was killed when his patrol vehicle was struck by a 19-year-old youth who ran a stop sign at Boardman Drive and East Aztec in Gallup.
The subject was arrested and released on a written promise to appear in court. He was convicted of manslaughter and put on 3 years probation with the condition that he pay Sergeant Montoya's wife $75.00 a week for three years.
Sergeant Montoya had served with the Gallup Police Department for 18 years. He was a widower and survived by his two sons.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 7 ReflectionsSergeant Barney Dean Montoya Thank you for your service.
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