Hendersonville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Saturday, January 19, 1980
Add to My HeroesRichard L. Bandy
Sergeant Richard Bandy was struck and killed by a motorcycle that was driving recklessly on Main Street in Hendersonville.
He had responded to the scene after receiving reports of the motorcycle. When he observed the suspect in his rear-view mirror, he stopped his patrol and exited it. As he did so, the motorcycle struck him. The suspect crashed and was arrested at the scene and charged with second-degree murder.
The 17-year-old suspect was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to 2 to 5 years.
Sergeant Bandy had served with the Hendersonville Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife, three children, and a brother who was a police officer.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Sentenced to 5 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsI was a newly appointed Police Officer with Hendersonville Police Department when this accident happened. God Bless Richard and his family.
George Jeanette
Hendersonville Tennessee Police Department
January 12, 2024
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