Sauk County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch Sunday, April 5, 1998
Richard Allan Weinke
Deputy Richard Weinke was killed in an accident while responding to back up another officer at a domestic disturbance call at approximately 4:30 am. The accident occurred about five miles north of Sauk City on US Highway 12. He was killed instantly when his patrol car collided with another vehicle.
Deputy Weinke had served with the agency for 4 years. He is survived by his wife, two young children, and his parents. His father also served with the Sauk County Sheriff's Department.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 927
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 32 ReflectionsIt has 20 years. Rich was my High School class mate and College roommate. He has never left me. I have been in Law Enforcement for 22 years now and still proudly tell our rookies how great of a person he was. Miss you every day.
Mike Radsek
SPPD
March 10, 2018
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