Deputy Sheriff Francis Melville Pike

Deputy Sheriff Francis Melville Pike | Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Connecticut
Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Connecticut
Deputy Sheriff Francis Melville Pike

Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Connecticut

End of Watch Sunday, May 13, 1894

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Francis Melville Pike

Deputy Sheriff Francis Pike suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a stabbing suspect.

He and another deputy were attempting to place the man in custody when the suspect violently resisted. After getting handcuffs on the man Deputy Pike suddenly collapsed.

Deputy Pike had served with the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office for four years.

Bio

  • Age 38
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
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Deputy Pike, it has been 130 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 4 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

May 13, 2024

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