Patrolman Richard P. Dupre
Sturbridge Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Saturday, September 15, 1979

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Saturday, September 15, 1979
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Released

Patrolman Dupre was struck and killed by a drunk driver while working a traffic detail. The drunk driver was attempting to pass another car in a no-passing zone at the time. The man fled the scene but was apprehended a short time later. The suspect received only a minimal sentence and was release from jail within one year.

Patrolman Dupre was a former Explorer for the Sturbridge Police Department and had been an officer with the agency for six years. He was survived by his wife and two children.