James A. Preston served in the U.S. Army.
Patrolman James Preston was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest on a male and female for a statutory offense near 97 Lowell Street. During the arrest the male suspect shot him four times, killing him. The suspect was later acquitted of all charges at trial. Patrolman Preston was U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the Wakefield Police Department for one year.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Preston gave the Wakefield Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Wakefield community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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