Grand County Sheriff's Department, Utah
End of Watch Wednesday, September 5, 1928
Add to My HeroesRichard Dallin Westwood
Deputy Sheriff Richard Westwood was shot and killed in the sheriff's department by two prisoners who had snuck a pistol into the jail. The prisoners were attempting to escape from the Moab Jail.
Both suspects were re-captured. Deputy Westwood's killer died in Utah State Hospital in 1963.
Deputy Westwood had served for over 28 years, having taken over when the previous deputy sheriff was killed in 1900. He was survived by his wife and is buried in Grand View Cemetery, Moab, Utah.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace always knowing that no passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 5, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Jonathan Diller
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: March 25, 2024
Patrolman Justin Hare
New Mexico State Police, NM
EOW: March 15, 2024
Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello
Genesee County Sheriff's Office, NY
EOW: March 10, 2024
Border Patrol Agent Christopher Luna
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - United States Border Patrol, US
EOW: March 8, 2024
Trooper Christopher M. Gadd
Washington State Patrol, WA
EOW: March 2, 2024
Officer Cody Allen
Independence Police Department, MO
EOW: February 29, 2024
Police Officer Wisbens Antoine
Knoxville Police Department, TN
EOW: February 25, 2024
Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: February 21, 2024
Trooper First Class Chase Winston Redner
Georgia State Patrol, GA
EOW: February 20, 2024