Police Officer Calvin C. Thacker, Jr.

Police Officer Calvin C. Thacker, Jr.

Vallejo Police Department, California

End of Watch Thursday, April 7, 1966

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Calvin C. Thacker, Jr.

Police Officer Calvin Thacker and Police Officer William Easson were shot and killed while making a traffic stop at the 200 block of El Sendero Street in Vallejo.

Both officers were shot twice during the stop.

The subject fled the scene but later turned himself in. He was convicted of both murders and sentenced for 5 years to life in prison.

Officer Thacker had served with the Vallejo Police Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife, four children, mother, father, a brother, and two sisters. His brother also served with the agency.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge 220

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Convicted of murder

parolee, traffic stop

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Well it’s been 59 years today I lost my dad when I was 13. I think about him every day. I have a picture on the wall so I see him every day. Love you.

Cathy Thacker Tomko
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August 7, 2025

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