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Detective Sergeant James Roche | Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

Detective Sergeant

James Roche

Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia

End of Watch: Saturday, June 30, 1962

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 52

Tour: 20 years

Badge # Not available

Cause: Heart attack

Incident Date: 6/30/1962

Weapon: Person

Suspect: Not available

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Detective Sergeant Roche suffered a fatal heart attack as he and other officers attempted to control a crazed man at the United State Capitol. Sergeant Roche was assigned to the Robbery Squad and had been with the agency for 20 years. During his career he received 43 commendations. He was survived by his wife.

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Rest in Peace, Detective Sergeant Roche. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.

Officer 11169
February 5, 2012

 

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