Deputy Sheriff Joel Wahlenmaier Fresno County Sheriff's Department, California End of Watch: Thursday, February 25, 2010 Age: 48 Badge Number: 351 Years on The Job: 12 Cause of Death: Shot and killed   Deputy Joel Wahlenmaier was shot and killed as he and another deputy assisted officers from the California Fire Marshals Office serve a warrant on a suspected arsonist in Minkler, California. As the deputies and officers entered the suspect's mobile home the man opened fire on them, fatally wounding Deputy Wahlenmaier and wounding a second deputy. A responding officer from the Reedley Police Department was also shot and critically wounded. The suspect was found dead inside the home after a standoff that lasted several hours. Deputy Wahlenmaier had served with the Fresno County Sheriff's Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and parents.   Agency Information Fresno County Sheriff's Department PO Box 1788 2200 Fresno Street Fresno, CA 93717 Phone: (559) 488-3121 Submit a Condolences Subscribe to Officer Down E-Mail Alerts Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth Darrell Thompson Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI, Community College Campus Patrol #14 darrell@policespecial.com www.sc4.edu Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon. From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.