Newport News Police Department, Virginia
End of Watch Thursday, January 8, 1970
Wallace Earl Nesbitt
Patrolman Wallace Nesbitt was shot and killed while arresting a man for writing a bad check. While handcuffing the suspect the man suddenly spun around, grabbed Patrolman Nesbitt's service weapon, and shot him.
Patrolman Nesbitt was a Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Newport News Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his expectant wife, who later gave birth to a son. Patrolman Nesbitt's son went on to serve as a police officer in the Newport News Police Department.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 2 years, 1 month
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsGod bless your family. I worked with Earl on the NNPD Was on duty date of his murder.
Former homicide detective
NNPD. Licensed PI VA
May 22, 2018
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