Officer Joseph R. Wilson, Burbank Police Department, California

Officer Joseph R. Wilson

Burbank Police Department, California

End of Watch Saturday, June 17, 1961

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Joseph R. Wilson

Officer Joe Wilson was killed when his police motorcycle was broadsided at Buena Vista Avenue and Thornton Street in Burbank.

The driver of the vehicle was charged with manslaughter. A judge reduced the felony charges to misdemeanor manslaughter, and he was sentenced to one year in prison.

Officer Wilson was a veteran of WWII and had served with the Burbank Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 36
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender One year in prison

motor officer, traffic patrol

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Thank you Officer Wilson not for your service to the city of Burbank but also to the United States for your service. You will not be forgotten and we will honor you always for the commitment, integrity, and difference you have made in impacting generations of men and women in the city of Burbank.

R J C
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February 5, 2025