Operative Robert K. Webster

Operative Robert K. Webster

United States Department of the Treasury - United States Secret Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, August 7, 1927

Robert K. Webster

Operative Robert Webster, Coast Guardsman Sidney Sanderlin, and Coast Guardsman Victor Lamby, of the United States Coast Guard, were shot and killed by a suspect they had just arrested for rum running near the Bimini Islands. Operative Webster was en route to conduct a counterfeit investigation when he was killed.

One of the suspects turned state's evidence and was sentenced to one year in prison. The other suspect was sentenced to death and hung at the Coast Guard Station in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Operative Webster, a US WWI veteran, served with the United States Secret Service for seven years. He was survived by his wife and two young children and is buried at Arlington National Cemetary.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 7 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Overseas
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Executed

alcohol violation, arrest

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I am privileged to be among the first to leave a reflection for you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 85th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

August 11, 2012