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Officer Herman Lester Toulson, Jr. | Maryland State Division of Correction, Maryland Maryland State Division of Correction, Maryland

Officer

Herman Lester Toulson, Jr.

Maryland State Division of Correction, Maryland

End of Watch: Saturday, October 6, 1984

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 39

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Stabbed

Incident Date: 10/6/1984

Weapon: Edged weapon; Shank

Suspect: Sentenced to 66 years

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Officer Toulson was stabbed to death at the Maryland Penitentiary as he and another guard attempted to return several inmates to their cells. The guards were attacked with homemade knives and Officer Toulson received fatal stab wounds. A second officer was also wounded in the attack. The suspect was convicted and sentenced to serve 66 years for the stabbing.

Officer Toulson was a decorated Vietnam War veteran.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 26th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
October 7, 2010

 

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