Ripon Police Department, California
End of Watch Friday, January 28, 1972
Add to My HeroesPaul Stevens
Sergeant Stevens suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect.
Sergeant Stevens and another officer were serving an outstanding warrant on the suspect and discovered that he was in possession of marijuana. As they took him into custody he began to fight. Sergeant Stevens collapsed at the scene.
Efforts were made to revive Sergeant Stevens by the other officer, the Ripon Fire Department, and a local doctor but he died at the scene.
Sergeant Stevens had served with the Ripon Police Department for 18 years.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 18 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsI will never forget you Grandpa, i was 8 yrs old when you left us and 46 years later i still think of you all the time . I love you Grandpa
Grandson Keith Stevens
January 28, 2018
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