Turlock Police Association Widows and Orphans Foundation:
Together We Stand
The TPA W&O Foundation is committed to providing care and assistance to Turlock Police Department employees and their families in times of tragedy and loss.
Officer Lavon B. New
EOW: 08/14/1935
Honoring Fallen Heroes
​Officer Lavon New succumbed to injuries from a motorcycle accident he was involved in two months earlier.
Officer New was attempting to catch up to a vehicle on North Golden State Boulevard when a vehicle tried to turn in front of him onto Geer Road. Officer New's motorcycle struck the rear axle of the car, tearing it away. He was transported to Emanuel Hospital and then transferred to St. Joseph's Hospital in Stockton. He succumbed to his injuries while undergoing surgery.
Officer New had been with the Turlock Police Department for four months. He was survived by his wife and 6-year-old son.
Officer Joseph Edward Kerley
EOW: 11/01/1949
Honoring Fallen Heroes
Officer Joe Kerley and Officer Glenn Winans were instantly killed when their patrol car struck a train in dense fog. Officer George Bredenberg succumbed to his injuries three days later.
The three officers were responding to a prowler car when the accident occurred. The impact was so great that the refrigerated car that they struck was derailed. Officer Winans and Officer Kerley were in the front seats and Officer Bredenberg was in the rear seat. The accident occurred at midnight during the shift change. Officer Winans and Officer Kerley were just getting off work. Officer Bredenberg was just reporting to duty.
Officer Kerley had been with the Turlock Police Department for seven years. He was a widower and was survived by his son and two brothers.
Officer George Gustave Bredenberg, Jr.
EOW: 11/04/1949
Honoring Fallen Heroes
Officer George Bredenberg succumbed to injuries sustained three days earlier when the vehicle he was riding in struck a train in dense fog.
Officer Joe Kerley and Officer Glenn Winans were killed instantly in the collision. The three officers were responding to a prowler car when the accident occurred. The impact was so great that the refrigerated car that they struck was derailed. Officer Winans and Officer Kerley were in the front seats and Officer Bredenberg was in the rear seat. The accident occurred at midnight during the shift change. Officer Winans and Officer Kerley were just getting off work and Officer Bredenberg was just reporting to duty.
Officer Bredenberg had served with the Turlock Police Department for seven months. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Officer Glenn Edwin Winans
EOW: 11/01/1949
Honoring Fallen Heroes
Officer Glenn Winans and Officer Joe Kerley were instantly killed when their patrol car struck a train in dense fog. Officer George Bredenberg succumbed to his injuries three days later.
The three officers were responding to a prowler car when the accident occurred. The impact was so great that the refrigerated car that they struck was derailed. Officer Winans and Officer Kerley were in the front seats and Officer Bredenberg was in the rear seat. The accident occurred at midnight during the shift change. Officer Winans and Officer Kerley were just getting off work. Officer Bredenberg was just reporting to duty.
Officer Winans had been with the Turlock Police Department for eight years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Officer Raymond Carl Willert
EOW: 02/09/1973
Honoring Fallen Heroes
Police Officer Raymond Willert was shot and killed while responding to a robbery in progress.
As Officer Willert walked past the bank window the suspects, who were still inside, opened fire and struck Officer Willert in the head. Other officers apprehended the men.
The shooter, 29, was apprehended and sentenced to life in prison. He was denied parole on March 13, 1986.
Officer Willert had served with the Turlock Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and 3-year-old daughter.
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The Turlock Police Association Widows and Orphans (TPA W&O) Foundation is dedicated to supporting the families of Turlock Police Department employees during times of hardship. We offer resources and assistance to uplift those in distress.
Our foundation thrives on community support, aiming to provide financial aid, emotional support, and valuable resources. We believe in the strength of unity and the importance of being there for our heroes and their families during difficult moments.