Corrections Officer Daniel J. Leach

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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Biographical Information:
Age: Unknown
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Unknown

Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 21, 2009
Weapon Used: N/A
Suspect Info: N/A

Officer Daniel J. Leach joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on June 18, 1984, following the completion of his formal education in Louisiana. Dan was a Career Corrections Officer, and at the time of his death was assigned to the Tucker Holding Facility in Laughlin, Nevada. On the morning of November 21, 2009, he began his shift by picking up a prisoner transport van from the Clark County Detention Center and driving to Laughlin. While traveling southbound on U.S. 95, Officer Leach was involved in a two vehicle accident. He was killed instantly. Officer Leach is survived by his wife, two children, his parents, one brother and one sister.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Biographical Information:
Age: Unknown
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Unknown

Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, November 19, 2009
Weapon Used: Gun, unknown type
Suspect Info: N/A

Officer Trevor A. Nettleton joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on November 5, 2006 following nine years of service in the United States Marine Corps. During his distinguished military career he was part of the Presidential Guard Detail, serving President George W. Bush. On November 19, 2009, Officer Nettleton was in the garage of his residence when he was approached by numerous subjects, one of them armed with a handgun. When the suspects attempted to rob Officer Nettleton at gunpoint he fought back, wounding one of the suspects with gunfire before he was fatally shot. Officer Nettleton is survived by his wife, two young children, his parents and one brother.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Biographical Information:
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Unknown

Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Weapon Used: N/A
Suspect Info: N/A

Officer Milburn "Milli" Beitel III joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on September 30, 2003, following four years of distinguished service with the United States Marine Corps. "Milli" was a dedicated officer, committed to the service of both his community and his country. In the late evening hours of October 7, 2009, Officer Beitel's patrol car overturned after he swerved to avoid a citizens vehicle. Officer Beitel was ejected, causing fatal injuries. Officer Beitel was 30 years old. He left behind his parents, one brother, and his beloved dog "Winston".

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Biographical Information:
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Unknown

Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, May 7, 2009
Weapon Used: N/A
Suspect Info: N/A

Officer James "Jamie" LeTreall Manor joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on May 20th, 2007. Jamie’s imposing physical size was only eclipsed by the size of his heart, and the magnitude of his character. In the early morning hours of May 7th, 2009, Officer Manor was responding to a reported violent domestic disturbance when his patrol cruiser collided with another vehicle. Jamie had to be extricated from his patrol car, and died from his injuries. Officer Manor was 28 years old. He left behind a daughter, 10 brothers and sisters, his mother, and a large extended family.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Biographical Information:
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: 15 years
Badge Number: Unknown

Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Weapon Used: Gun, assault rifle
Suspect Info: Killed by police

Sergeant Henry Prendes joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on February 26, 1991. He was a deeply religious man who carried a Bible with him in his patrol car. On February 1st, 2006, Sergeant Prendes responded to a report of a violent family disturbance. As he entered the residence he was ambushed and shot by a suspect armed with an assault rifle. Sergeant Prendes died at the scene. A gun battle between the suspect and other officers ensued, during which the suspect was also shot and killed. Sergeant Henry Prendes was 37 years old, and left behind a wife and two daughters.

United States Department of Justice, DEA
Biographical Information:
Age: 64
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Unknown

Incident Details:
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, June 9, 1975
Weapon Used: N/A
Suspect Info: N/A

Special Agent Don Ware died in 2004 from complications of gunshot wounds suffered in Mexico on June 9, 1975. He and another agent were working an undercover operation in San Luis, Mexico when they were kidnapped and beaten by several suspects. The assailants had taken the agents' guns, but did not find one of the guns that Agent Ware was carrying. Agent Ware was able to access his concealed weapon, allowing the two agents to escape. The suspects opened fire with M-16 rifles, during which time Agent Ware was shot twice. The main suspect was arrested sometime after the incident and served time for shooting a Mexican federal agent, but no one was ever charged in connection with shooting Agent Ware or the other agent. Agent Ware suffered critical injuries and remained in intensive care for four months, during which time he underwent multiple blood transfusions. He contracted hepatitis during one of the transfusions. He also lost a kidney, 60% of his liver, his gallbladder and part of his intestines. Special Agent Ware went back to his position at the DEA a year later. As a result of contracting hepatitis, later in his life he suffered cirrhosis of the liver. By undergoing Interferon therapy he was able to rid his body of hepatitis, but significant damage remained. Because of the gunshot injuries he underwent many surgeries over the years before medically retiring in 1997. The last of these surgeries resulted in his death October 12, 2004 Agent Ware served with the DEA for 25 years. He was preceded in death by his third daughter, and survived by his wife and three daughters.