California Highway Patrol, California
End of Watch Friday, December 22, 1978
Add to My HeroesWilliam M. Freeman
Officer Freeman and Officer Roy Blecher were shot and killed while patrolling together on I-80 in West Sacramento. Their bodies were found after they made a traffic stop at approximately 0300 hours. Investigators found a sign of a struggle. Officer Blecher was found with his hands handcuffed behind his back and shot once in the head.
The suspect was eventually apprehended and sentenced to life. He died in prison April 16, 2016.
Officer Freeman had been with the agency for 12 years.
Bio
- Age 32
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 4885
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Died in prison
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Officer Roy P. Blecher
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EOW: December 22, 1978
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View all 22 ReflectionsOfficer Freeman,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Partner 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.
R.I.P.
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