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Wayne M. Warwick

Case from Hot Springs, AR dated Jul 24, 1984

Victim Details

Wayne M. Warwick

Male

White / Caucasian

Hot Springs

AR

1984-07-24

36

Wayne

M. Warwick

07/28/2026

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In what began as a routine traffic stop, the life of a dedicated officer was irrevocably altered, setting in motion a chain of events that would end in tragedy. Sergeant Wayne M. Warwick, a 36-year-old male serving with the Hot Springs Police Department, initiated a traffic stop in front of the Garland County Sheriff's Office headquarters on July 24, 1984. Unbeknownst to the 11-year veteran of the force, the driver he pulled over was on his way to commit further violence.

During the stop, ...
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  • Sergeant Wayne M. Warwick - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)
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    I've been revisiting the case that occurred in Hot Springs back in 1984, and it’s so saddening to ... ...Read More
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