Mesilla Marshal's Office, New Mexico
End of Watch Wednesday, July 13, 1988
Add to My HeroesThomas Arlen Richmond
Sergeant Thomas Richmond was shot and killed during a traffic stop of a speeder.
Unbeknownst to Sergeant Richmond, the suspects in the vehicle had just committed an armed robbery in Las Cruces.
Both suspects were apprehended. One was sentenced to life and the other to eight years.
Sergeant Richmond had been with the Mesilla Marshal's Office for six years, and is survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 302
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
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