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Officer Eric Charles Fontes | Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii

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Eric Charles Fontes

Honolulu Police Department, Hawaii

End of Watch: Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 45

Tour: 7 years

Badge # 2261

Cause: Vehicular assault

Incident Date: 9/13/2011

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Charged with negligent homicide

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Officer Eric Fontes was struck and killed by an automobile while conducting a traffic stop with other officers on Farrington Highway at about 10:30 pm.

The stopped vehicle was located along the median in the left hand lane. Another car entered the scene and struck one of the patrol cars, Officer Fontes, and a second officer.

Officer Fontes succumbed to injuries while being transported to a local hospital. The other injured officer was transported in critical condition.

The driver who struck Officer Fontes was arrested and charged with negligent homicide and other charges.

Officer Fontes had served with the Honolulu Police Department for seven years. He is survived by his wife, children, and grandchildren.

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To the Officer Fontes and Family

Today, May 15, 2012, I represented your family and the Honolulu Police Department at our nation's capitol, in Washington DC at the 31st annual National Peace Officers' Memorial service. As I saluted the ceremonial wreath in your honor and placed a red carnation on the star in your memory, I could not help, but to think about what you stood for and what was lost with your death.

My heart and sympathy goes out to your family as they continue to cope with your tragic and untimely death. Having too lost a fellow law enforcement brother from my agency last year, I know that there is nothing that can replace the emptiness that I am sure that exists in your families' hearts.

Please know that your sacrifice will never be forgotten by all of your law enforcement brothers and sisters from around the nation. Your service and sacrifice will forever be remembered and your name now adorns the national monument in Washington DC.

May God grant you eternal rest and watch over your family now and forever. We may have lost your physical presence, but you will continue to live within the lives of your family each and everyday forever.

Aloha my LEO brother!

Officer Brenton Garrick
Vallejo Police Department
May 15, 2012

 

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