Fountain Inn Police Department, South Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, October 9, 1996
Add to My HeroesCarlton Patrick "Rick" Pope
Sergeant "Rick" Pope was killed in an automobile crash while involved a high-speed vehicle pursuit on I-385.
His patrol car left the roadway, struck some trees, and burst into flames at the exit for S.C. 101. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to serious head injuries he sustained when he was ejected from the vehicle.
Sergeant Pope was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Fountain Inn Police Department for six years. He is survived by his wife and 5-year-old son.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 31 ReflectionsSon, I love you!
You are always in my heart and thoughts. I get sad the closer to the date you left us. You left me with so much love, happiness and joy. Remembering you as a outstanding son, father, bother, grandson, friend and all that got the honor of knowing you.
Until the day we meet again Where I get to see that great smile and your arms around me again. I love those hugs.
Missing you so much
Mom
Mom
Mom
October 5, 2020
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