Police Officer Perfecto "Pete" Medrano, Sanger Police Department, California

Police Officer Perfecto "Pete" Medrano

Sanger Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, June 11, 1975

Perfecto "Pete" Medrano

Officer Medrano was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit of a stolen car driven by a 13-year-old female suspect.

The suspect ran the stop sign at Clovis Avenue on North Avenue and another vehicle hit Officer Medrano's car as he went through the intersection. He was taken to Valley Medical Center and pronounced dead about 4 hours later. The suspect was later apprehended and taken to juvenile hall.

Officer Medrano was survived by his wife and two children. One week prior, he had received his bachelor of science in criminology degree.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 4 years
Badge 7

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Our time together was cut short. The memories of you will never be forgotten. You left a positive path for me in my life. I am so honored to say, Perfect Pete Medrano is my Father , Thank you Dad. Your Son Master Peace Officer Rey E. Medrano. I would also like to thank all of your Brothers and Sisters in Blue who served with you.

Master Peace Officer Rey E. Medrano #433
Mission Police Dept. TX

June 19, 2018