Fort Lauderdale Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Saturday, November 12, 1977
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: November 12, 1977
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years
Sergeant Conners was killed when his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver. The suspect tried to leave the scene but citizens in another car blocked his path. He then tried to run but citizens held him down until officers arrived. The 34-year-old subject was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years. On March 5, 1982, he violated his parole and was sentenced to a year in the county jail.
Sergeant Conners had been with the agency for five years and was survived by his wife and daughter.