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Fallen Wayzata Police Officer Bill Mathews receives Jim Fish Award

The Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition awarded Wayzata Police Officer Bill Mathews the Jim Fish Award at the August 2nd Night to Unite community luncheon, held at the Wayzata Country Club. The award is presented annually to individuals within the community who have gone above and beyond in service to the community and in crime prevention.…
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Renewal by Andersen Honors Fallen Officer with Donation of Electric Bikes to Wayzata Police Department

In a heartfelt tribute to the late Officer William Mathews, the Wayzata Police Department has received a generous donation of two electric bikes from Renewal by Andersen of the Twin Cities, facilitated by the Wayzata Crime Prevention Coalition. Officer Mathews, 47, lost his life in the line of duty in 2017 while responding to a…
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Wayzata Police Memorial Takes Shape at City Hall

In a brief pause from his hectic schedule, Outdoor Escapes’ Design Assistant Eric Kvam discussed the ongoing construction of the Wayzata Police Memorial at Wayzata City Hall. For several years, community members, the Wayzata Police Department, and elected officials have collaborated to pay tribute to the two fallen Wayzata Police officers. The initiative gained momentum…
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Wayzata Police Memorial Breaks Ground to Honor Fallen Officers

Two years after the Wayzata City Council initiated the development of a police memorial, the community gathered on November 2nd, for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Wayzata Police Officer Memorial. The project, conceived to pay tribute to officers, particularly Sergeant James Anderson and Officer Bill Mathews, reached a significant milestone during the solemn event. The…
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Wayzata Mourns Tragic Loss of Officer William Mathews in Fatal On-Duty Incident

In a tragic incident earlier today, Police Officer William Mathews, a dedicated member of the Wayzata Police Department, lost his life in the line of duty. The 19-year veteran was struck and killed by a vehicle on Route 12, between Route 101 and Shoreline Drive, at approximately 12:30 pm. Officer Mathews had been actively engaged…


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