Deputy Sheriff David H. Whittier, Orleans County Sheriff's Department, New York

Deputy Sheriff David H. Whittier

Orleans County Sheriff's Department, New York

End of Watch Friday, September 8, 1989

David H. Whittier

Deputy Whittier succumbed to injuries sustained 9 months earlier when he was struck by a drunk driver. He was pinned in between an abandoned vehicle and the suspect's vehicle. The drunk driver was sentenced to 6 months in jail and 5 years probation.

Deputy Whittier was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 41
Tour Not available
Badge 144

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Incident Date Sunday, January 1, 1989
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to 6 months

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On this National Peace Officer's Memorial Day 2014 - the men & women of the Orleans County N.Y. Sheriff's Office honor the memory & sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff David H. Whittier.

Undersheriff Steve Smith
Orleans County, N.Y. Sheriff's Office

May 15, 2014