Assistant Warden Peggy Sylvester

Assistant Warden

Peggy Sylvester

Opelousas Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch: Sunday, April 14, 2013

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 50
Tour: 14 years
Badge # Not available

Cause: Automobile accident
Incident Date: 4/14/2013
Weapon: Not available
Suspect: Not available

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Assistant Warden Peggy Sylvester was killed in an automobile accident on Louisiana 31, south of Louisiana 742, at approximately 4:45 am.

She was attempting to pass another vehicle during a period of rain when her department vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. Assistant Warden Sylvester, who was not wearing a seatbelt at the time, suffered fatal injuries.

Assistant Warden Sylvester had served as a jailer with the Opelousas Police Department for three years. She had previously served with the Eunice Police Department for one year and St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office for 10 years. She is survived by her son, two daughters, and parents.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Chief of Police Perry Gallow
Opelousas Police Department
318 N. Court Street
Opelousas, LA 70570

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