Westchester County Department of Public Safety, New York
End of Watch Friday, January 9, 2009
Add to My HeroesCharles W. Rice, Jr.
Sergeant Charles Rice passed away as a result of a disease he contracted from a prisoner during transport in December 1987. The prisoner was infected with Hepatitis C, which was passed on to Sergeant Rice.
Sergeant Rice was diagnosed with the disease in 1996 and passed away as a result on January 9, 2009.
Sergeant Rice had served in law enforcement for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 32
Incident Details
- Cause Duty related illness
- Incident Date Tuesday, March 3, 1987
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsThough I never met you, my dad said that you were a very nice man. We all miss you. R.I.P.
Sonny D'Alessio
Son of Sgt. Dennis D'Alessio
March 29, 2022
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