Lincoln Township Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, March 14, 1988
Add to My HeroesDonald V. DeFord
Patrolman DeFord suffered a fatal stroke while working a traffic accident in inclement weather.
He died eight hours after collapsing.
Patrolman DeFord had served with the Lincoln Township Police Department for 15 years and was survived by his wife and three children
Bio
- Age 68
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
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