Auxiliary Lieutenant Nicholas Galasso, Larchmont Police Department, New York

Auxiliary Lieutenant Nicholas Galasso

Larchmont Police Department, New York

End of Watch Tuesday, January 26, 1988

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Nicholas Galasso

Auxiliary Lieutenant Nicholas Galasso suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to arrest a suspect following a traffic stop of a taxi cab.

The driver of taxi fled on foot with Lieutenant Galasso's partner chasing after him. The subject began to struggle when he was caught but was apprehended. Lieutenant Galasso collapsed shortly after the subject was placed in their patrol car.

Lieutenant Galasso was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Larchmont Police Department for 10 years.

Bio

Age 59
Tour 10 years
Badge LIEUTENANT
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

traffic stop, foot pursuit

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Lt. Galasso,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 26, 2025