LPD Detective Steve Wexler Retires after 31 Years of Service to Lakewood

wexler yussisThursday was last day of active service for Lakewood Police Detective Steve Wexler. Wexler started working for the Department in March of 1984, and served a Detective for the majority of his career.

“I tried to the best I could for the community,” Wexler told TLS.

Detective Steve Wexler tlsWexler is one of several long-time officers retiring over the next few months. The retiring officers are in the process of being replaced.

Wexler declined a public walkout ceremony.

Photo caption: Cover: Detective Wexler saying goodbye to Yussi, of Yussi’s Grill. Bottom photo: Detective Wexler in his office.

[TLS]

 

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judie
11 years ago

good luck Steve. ou did a great job for Lakewood.
Judie

jbw
11 years ago

Thank you for your service, Steve!

Yehuda ungar
11 years ago

Steve
A Mentch who cared.

yup
11 years ago

Best cop on the force.

IMG legal group.com
11 years ago

Simply A Legend and a true mensch.

You’re retirement is a loss to the community.

Clair
11 years ago

I’m from out of town which guy is retiring? Is it the one on the right? Well good luck and thanks for taking care of my family till now

Mark
11 years ago

The guy on the left is retiring.

Thanx Steve for many many many hours you’ve put in to help the lakewood community.

shmuel dovid (sheldon) nagelberg
11 years ago

I grew up with steve he always helped me when I needed him I wish him much hatzlacha in every thing he does thank you steve.

Yisroel ben Yaakov Halievi
11 years ago

Steve! we will all miss you !
Thank you for all your professional police work for the community !
You will be missed.

Taco man
11 years ago

Yussi – Please stick around – we need you strong and healthy.
Steve. Wishing you all the best.

command post
11 years ago

Steve – you were a force to be reckoned with. You were a tremendous asset to the community. You will be sorely missed by all. Best of Luck in all ur future endeavors.

chaver
11 years ago

STEVE, YOU CAN’T DO THIS TO LAKEWOOD. YOU ARE STILL A YOUNG MAN . WHY DON’T YOU MAKE IT 50 YEARS, THWEN WE WON’T MIND IF YOU RETIRE. LOTS OF LUCK. MAKE SURE TO COME BACK AND SHMOOZE WITH THE BOYS.