Mishawaka Police Department, Indiana
End of Watch Saturday, January 9, 2010
Add to My HeroesRicky
K9 Ricky and his handler, Corporal James Szuba, were killed when their squad car was struck by a drunk driver while assisting with a pursuit.
At about 9:20 pm, Corporal Szuba was proceeding northbound on Byrkit Avenue as it turns into Fir Road when his squad car was sideswiped by a drunken driver being pursued by another officer. The suspect had swerved around a vehicle parked at the stoplight at McKinley Highway when he hit the oncoming squad car of Corporal Szuba and Ricky, who were both killed instantly.
The 31-year-old suspect, who had a blood-alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit, was on probation for an 18-month sentence for delivery and manufacturing of marijuana. He was later convicted and sentenced to 32½ years for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated causing death, resisting law enforcement and possession of controlled substances.
Bio
- Breed Unknown Breed
- Gender Not available
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsK9 Ricky,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your Handler for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Mishiwaka.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
January 9, 2020
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