Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Add to My HeroesRichard J. Cashin
Captain Richard Cashin was killed in an on duty automobile accident on Route 1, in Saugus, at approximately 1:45 am. While searching for a reported erratic driver his patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole.
Captain Cashin was assigned as the shift commander of Troop A and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 28 years.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons. His uncle, Sergeant Arthur Cashin, was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 20, 1980, while serving with the Chelsea Police Department.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 28 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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Sergeant Arthur Cashin
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EOW: July 20, 1980
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View all 181 ReflectionsToday, January 28, 2021 the Massachusetts State Police along with members of the former Metropolitan Police take a moment to honor and remember Captain Richard J. Cashin on this his 12th anniversary. May he continue to rest in peace knowing that his memory, sacrifice and family have not been forgotten.
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