Albia Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch Thursday, January 2, 1941
Add to My HeroesRichard D. Williams
Policeman Williams suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in an altercation with two intoxicated men he was attempting to arrest. During the struggle, Policeman Williams struck them several times with his night stick and was able to arrest them. Shortly after he placed them in jail, he collapsed.
Policeman Williams had served with the Albia Police Department for 4 years. He is survived by his four children.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 3, 2020
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