Swansea Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, November 5, 2005
Add to My HeroesRobert Manuel Cabral
Lieutenant Cabral was killed when his patrol vehicle was struck head-on by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.
He was on patrol in his police SUV when the collision occurred in the westbound lanes of Route 6 at approximately 0045 hours. Lieutenant Cabral died as a result of his injuries.
The driver of the other car was arrested and charged with drunken driving resulting in motor vehicle homicide, operating negligently, and failure to stay in marked lanes. On June 4th, 2007, he plead guilty to manslaughter under the influence of alcohol and on June 26th, 2007, he was sentenced to serve five to seven years.
Lieutenant Cabral, who was posthumously promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, had served with the Swansea Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his two children, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour 26 years
- Badge 5
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Plead guilty and sentenced to 5-7 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 306 ReflectionsMiss you Uncle Bob! I think of you often, swimming in the pool in the backyard the motorcycle rides up and down the street it's been more than 30 years but you pop up in my mind every so often!!
Love you,
Miss you,
your goddaughter,
Tabitha
Tabitha DaSilva
Goddaughter
February 13, 2022
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