Braintree Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Friday, March 1, 1991
Age: 40
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: March 1, 1991
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Charged with manslaughter
Sergeant Ernest DeCross and Lieutenant Gregory Principe were killed in a vehicle crash while pursuing a vehicle being driven by a 16-year-old juvenile.
Their vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree near the intersection of Middle Street and Arnold Street. The juvenile was arrested and charged with two counts of manslaughter.
Sergeant DeCross had served with the Braintree Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, father, and mother.