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Deputy Sheriff Blanco Aquino | Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin
Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

Deputy Sheriff

Blanco Aquino

Kenosha County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch: Sunday, July 21, 1991

Biographical Info

Age: 32
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 133

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 21, 1991
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1993

Deputy Aquino was killed when he was struck by a pickup truck while standing next to his patrol car. He was investigating a shots fired call at the time of the accident. The 27-year-old driver of the pickup truck was found to be under the influence and six months later was convicted of second degree negligent homicide and hit and run negligent homicide. He was sentenced to four years in prison and five years probation. He was paroled in November of 1993.

Deputy Aquino had served with the agency for 5 years. He is survived by his three daughters, fiancée, parents, brother, and three sisters.