Police Officer Nelson J. Belliveau

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Bloomfield Police Department, Connecticut
Police Officer Nelson J. Belliveau | Bloomfield Police Department, Connecticut
Police Officer Nelson J. Belliveau | Bloomfield Police Department, Connecticut
Police Officer Nelson J. Belliveau | Bloomfield Police Department, Connecticut
Police Officer Nelson J. Belliveau

Bloomfield Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Thursday, September 3, 1987

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Nelson J. Belliveau

Police Officer Nelson Belliveau suffered a suspected aneurysm after chasing a juvenile burglary suspect on Old Village Road at about 1:40 am.

He had chased the juvenile onto a rooftop and placed him under arrest before collapsing. He was transported to Mount Sinai Hospital where he passed away later in the afternoon.

The juvenile was not charged.

Officer Belliveau was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and had served with the Bloomfield Police Department for 17 years. He was a widower and survived by two siblings. His brother also served with the Bloomfield Police Department.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 17 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Duty related illness

foot pursuit, burglary, juvenile offender

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Officer Belliveau,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 3, 2024

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