Wayne Richard Presley served in the U.S. Navy for 10 years and 5 months. Wayne served during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Police Officer Wayne Presley was struck and killed by a drunk driver at the scene of a disabled truck. Officer Presley and his partner had just gotten back on their motorcycles when the drunk driver hit them at a high rate of speed. Officer Presley was thrown into the truck, and his partner was knocked onto the curb. His partner received major injuries but survived. A 39-year-old woman was charged with felony drunk driving and manslaughter. She was convicted of both charges, sentenced to five years probation, and fined $1,000. Officer Presley was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served in law enforcement for nine years.
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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.
Police Officer Presley gave the Downey Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Downey 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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