Winsted Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Wednesday, November 2, 1966
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: 5
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: October 31, 1966
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Farris Resha was killed when his police motorcycle struck a car while pursuing a suspect's vehicle.
During the pursuit another car made a U-turn in front of the motorcycle, causing Patrolman Resha to strike the rear of the vehicle. He succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Patrolman Resha had served with the agency for 1 year. He was survived by his wife and three children.