Captain Richard J. Cashin

Captain Richard J. Cashin | Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts Captain Richard J. Cashin | Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Captain Richard J. Cashin | Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Captain Richard J. Cashin | Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
Captain Richard J. Cashin

Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, January 28, 2009

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Richard J. Cashin

Captain Richard Cashin was killed in an on duty automobile accident on Route 1, in Saugus, at approximately 1:45 am. While searching for a reported erratic driver his patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole.

Captain Cashin was assigned as the shift commander of Troop A and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 28 years.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons. His uncle, Sergeant Arthur Cashin, was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 20, 1980, while serving with the Chelsea Police Department.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour 28 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

single vehicle crash

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Captain Cashin, it has been 15 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your 28 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

January 28, 2024

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