Inspector Orville A. Preuster

Inspector Orville A. Preuster | United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government
United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government
Inspector Orville A. Preuster

United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, March 1, 1925

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Orville A. Preuster

Inspector Orville Preuster was killed when a bomb was placed in his vehicle at his home at 2115 10th Street in Niagara Falls, New York.

The bomb detonated when he pressed the starter in his car. Inspector Preuster was targeted because of his efforts in combating liquor smuggling along the Canadian border.

He was survived by his mother.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Bomb
  • Location New York
  • Weapon Explosives; Bomb
  • Offender At large

at home, retaliation

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Inspector Preuster,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country and to the Service.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 1, 2025

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