Police Officer Perfecto "Pete" Medrano, Sanger Police Department, California

Police Officer Perfecto "Pete" Medrano

Sanger Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, June 11, 1975

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Perfecto "Pete" Medrano

Officer Medrano was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit of a stolen car driven by a 13-year-old female suspect.

The suspect ran the stop sign at Clovis Avenue on North Avenue and another vehicle hit Officer Medrano's car as he went through the intersection. He was taken to Valley Medical Center and pronounced dead about 4 hours later. The suspect was later apprehended and taken to juvenile hall.

Officer Medrano was survived by his wife and two children. One week prior, he had received his bachelor of science in criminology degree.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 4 years
Badge 7

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Officer Medrano,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sanger. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 12, 2025