Chief of Police James R. Wulf, Sabinal Police Department, Texas

Chief of Police James R. Wulf

Sabinal Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, December 31, 1984

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James R. Wulf

Chief of Police James Wulf drowned while attempting to rescue a man whose car became trapped while attempting to drive across a low water crossing on Highway 127 over the Sabinal River.

Rescuers were waiting for a helicopter to arrive, but Chief Wulf thought the water was rising too fast and volunteered to go to the car on a rope. He was able to rescue the elderly man but lost his grip while returning to shore and drowned.

Chief Wulf was a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. He had served with the Sabinal Police Department as the chief of police for six months and had previously served with the Uvalde County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his child, mother, brother, and two sisters.

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Age 34
Tour 7 years
Badge 607
Military Veteran

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Cause Drowned

water rescue

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Chief Wulf,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 31, 2024