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Patrolman Albert William Devlin | McCandless Police Department, Pennsylvania McCandless Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman

Albert William Devlin

McCandless Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch: Monday, January 8, 1973

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 32

Tour: 6 years

Badge # 12

Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Incident Date: 1/8/1973

Weapon: Automobile

Suspect: Sentenced to 3 years

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Patrolman Devlin was killed during a vehicle pursuit. He was pursuing a stolen car which had tried to run him down. The suspect vehicle ran him off the road into a utility pole.

The 19 year-old driver was apprehended and charged with Patrolman Devlin's murder. On June 27, 1973, he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to one to 3 years in prison.

Patrolman Devlin had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 29th 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.

Your memory will always be honored and revered. I pray for aolace for all those who love and remember you for I know both the pain and pride are forever.


Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
January 8, 2012

 

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