Officer Leonard Nelson

Officer Leonard Nelson | California Highway Patrol, California
California Highway Patrol, California
Officer Leonard Nelson

California Highway Patrol, California

End of Watch Wednesday, May 18, 1938

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Leonard Nelson

Officer Nelson and his partner were conducting a field sobriety test on a suspected drunk driver when a second driver entered the area. Both Officer Nelson and the original drunk driver were killed.

Bio

  • Age 30
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Not available
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Rest In Peace Brother LEO. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Officer Mike Robinson (Ret)
Upland Police Dept. CA

May 18, 2018

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