Trooper Milton Veasily Purnell, Jr., Maryland State Police, Maryland

Trooper Milton Veasily Purnell, Jr.

Maryland State Police, Maryland

End of Watch Thursday, May 29, 1975

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Milton Veasily Purnell, Jr.

Trooper Milton Purnell was killed in an automobile crash on Route 50 near Cambridge at about 6:40 am

His patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole at a service station.

Trooper Purnell had served with the Maryland State Police for 17 months.

Bio

Age 22
Tour 1 year, 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving

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Trooper Purnell,
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 the state of Maryland. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 29, 2025