Police Officer Wilfredo Sánchez-Santiago, San Juan Police Department, Puerto Rico

Police Officer Wilfredo Sánchez-Santiago

San Juan Police Department, Puerto Rico

End of Watch Friday, January 28, 2000

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Wilfredo Sánchez-Santiago

Officer Wilfredo Sánchez-Santiago was killed after his police motorcycle was struck from behind, while he was stopped at a stoplight.

The driver of the vehicle which struck him had fallen asleep.

Officer Sánchez-Santiago had served with the San Juan Municipal Police Department for 21 years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter.

Bio

Age 43
Tour 21 years
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

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Officer Sanchez-Santiago,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of San Juan. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 28, 2025