Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, April 18, 1981
Add to My HeroesRichard John Landes
Deputy Sheriff Richard Landes was struck and killed by a passing vehicle while he was assisting others in removing a vehicle from a canal at the intersection of Summit Boulevard and Military Trail. He and the tow truck driver were struck as they stood next to the car after it was pulled from the canal. The 34-year-old driver of the vehicle that struck him was charged with reckless driving, drunk driving, and manslaughter.
In 1984 the driver was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to six months in jail. He was told he could get his license back when he completed an alcohol abuse treatment program.
Deputy Landes had previously served with the Belle Glade Police Department.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to 6 months
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsPalm Beach Co. Sheriff's Office honors deputy killed in line of duty almost 40 years ago
Posted April 18th 2020
PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — The palm beach County Sheriff's Office is honoring the memory of one of their own.
Deputy Sheriff Richard J. Landes died in the line of duty on April 18, 1981.
According to the sheriff's office, Landes was hit and killed by a passing vehicle while assisting others in a car crash where the vehicle fell into a canal.
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