Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, November 13, 2016
Add to My HeroesDennis Randall Wallace
Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace was shot and killed at Fox Grove Park in Hughson while investigating a suspicious vehicle.
He requested a backup officer after dispatchers alerted him that the vehicle was stolen. When the second deputy arrived, he discovered Deputy Wallace suffering two gunshot wounds to the head. It was quickly determined that he was shot in the head at point-blank range.
The suspect fled the scene in the stolen car before carjacking a second vehicle. The man was taken into custody by members of the Lindsay Police Department later in the day after attempting to steal a woman's purse.
The suspect was found guilty of first-degree murder in March 2021 and sentenced 45 years to life.
Deputy Wallace had served with the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department for 20 years. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 20 years
- Badge 61
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender 45 years to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 261 ReflectionsWe'll never get over your passing Dennis but for now he got 45 years to life. This will only close this chapter for family, friends and colleagues. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lieutenant (Retired) Carl "Rick&quo
Stanislaus County S.O. California
May 7, 2022
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