Sergeant William G. Paterson, Lake County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

Sergeant William G. Paterson

Lake County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

End of Watch Tuesday, January 25, 1994

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William G. Paterson

Sergeant William Paterson was killed in an automobile crash during a high-speed chase. The suspect's car broadsided Sergeant Paterson's patrol car at U.S. 30 and Randolph Street as it was being pursued westbound into Lake County from Porter County.

One of the three juvenile suspects in the other vehicle was also killed. The three juveniles were escapees from Starke County and were driving a stolen vehicle.

Sergeant Paterson was a United States Air Force Reserve and Lake Michigan Coast Guard Reserve Operation Desert Storm veteran and had served with the Lake County Sheriff's Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, two stepsons, mother, and brother. One of his sons currently serves as a commander with the department.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 18 years
Badge 236
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

juvenile offender, stolen vehicle, vehicle pursuit

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Sgt. Paterson,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USCG -especially during the 1991 Gulf War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Paratus!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 25, 2024