Quapaw Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Saturday, October 28, 1995
Add to My HeroesDonald E. Rhodes
Chief Donald Rhodes suffered a fatal heart attack after pursuing a dangerous driver.
Chief Rhodes was at the scene of an accident when a truck approached and screeched its tires. Fearing the suspect may have been intoxicated, Chief Rhodes gave pursuit and was able to arrest the suspect. Shortly afterward, he suffered a heart attack and was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Chief Rhodes had been with the Quapaw Police Department for one year. He is survived by his two children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsMy Uncle Don passed away two days after my 11th birthday. Although we didn't get to have a lifetime to make memories, I will forever treasure the ones we made while he was here. He was tough and wasn't scared of anyone, but he had a soft heart and was a caring uncle. We miss him greatly.
Lisa R.
Niece
May 25, 2022
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