Bellwood Police Department, Illinois
End of Watch Thursday, January 17, 2002
Add to My HeroesAlvin Perez, Jr.
Detective Alvin Perez was killed in an automobile crash while he and his partner transported a murder suspect back to the police station for questioning.
Detective Perez was driving a 1999 Ford Taurus when it struck a concrete barrier on the Mannheim Road off-ramp from the Eisenhower Expressway in snowy and slushy conditions. Detective Perez's partner and the suspect, who were both riding in the backseat, were injured.
He was transported to Loyola University Medical Center, where he succumbed to head injuries.
Detective Perez was a United States Navy veteran and had served with the Bellwood Police Department for 12 years. He had been promoted to detective only 17 days before the crash. Detective Perez was survived by his wife, 6-year-old daughter, 2-year-old twins, father and sister.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 806
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, January 16, 2002
Most Recent Reflection
View all 65 ReflectionsDet. Perez, on today, the 23rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S.Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
January 17, 2025
