Police Officer Milburn W. Beitel III

Officer Milburn “Milli” Wilbur Beitel III joined the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department on September 30, 2003, following four years of distinguished service in the United States Marine Corps. Officer Beitel was dedicated to serving both his community and his country.

During the late evening of October 7, 2009, Officer Beitel’s patrol vehicle overturned after he swerved to avoid another vehicle. He was ejected and sustained fatal injuries. Officer Beitel died from his injuries on October 8, 2009. He was 30.