Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services - Division of Correction, Maryland
End of Watch Saturday, October 6, 1984
Add to My HeroesHerman Lester Toulson, Jr.
Officer Herman Toulson was stabbed to death at the Maryland State Penitentiary as he and another guard attempted to return several inmates to their cells.
The guards were attacked with homemade knives, and Officer Toulson received fatal stab wounds. A second officer was also wounded in the attack.
The suspect, a 25-year-old convicted murderer, was convicted of Officer Toulson's murder and sentenced to serve 66 years for the stabbing.
Officer Toulson was a decorated United States Army Vietnam War veteran and had served with the Maryland Division of Correction for seven years. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, two sons, parents, two sisters, and four brothers.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Shank
- Offender Sentenced to 66 years
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View all 21 ReflectionsMan we had some great times my friend we were the Southwing crew you will always be remembered Rest in Paradise !!!
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