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Photograph: Town Marshal Richard Mark Clapp

Patch image: New Richmond Town Marshal's Office, Indiana






Town Marshal Richard Mark Clapp
New Richmond Town Marshal's Office
Indiana

End of Watch: Friday, December 5, 2003

Biographical Info
Age: 45
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: 54-26

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: Thursday, December 4, 2003
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Convicted

Marshal Mark Clapp suffered a fatal heart attack after a violent struggle with a 17-year-old domestic violence suspect.

Marshal Clapp and his son, a county jail officer, responded to a domestic dispute at 10:30 am. As Marshal Clapp's son waited in the patrol car, Marshal Clapp accompanied the suspect into his home. While inside they became engaged in a struggle. Marshal Clapp's son was unaware of the struggle until a local deputy arrived at the scene and requested assistance when Marshal Clapp fell ill. Marshal Clapp died at a hospital early the following day of a heart attack. The suspect was taken into custody by the responding officers.

The suspect was charged as a juvenile and convicted of battery and resisting law enforcement, but was not found guilty of manslaughter.

Marshal Clapp had served as the New Richmond Town Marshal for 22 years. During that time he had worn only a generic shoulder patch. He had a new patch designed and received it only one week before his death, but never had a chance to wear it. Marshal Clapp was survived by his wife and son.

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