White Plains Police Department, New York
End of Watch Saturday, June 12, 2010
Add to My HeroesMichael Richard Perry
Officer Michael Perry suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after chasing and arresting a man at a local mall. He had called for assistance and chased the larceny suspect a short distance before placing him into custody.
Officer Perry transported the man to police headquarters for booking when he suddenly collapsed. He was transported to White Plains Hospital where he passed away a short time later.
The suspect, who was a career criminal with over 300 arrests, was charged with resisting arrest and larceny.
Officer Perry had served with the White Plains Police Department for seven years and previously with the NYC Department of Environmental Protection Police. He is survived by his wife, twin sons, parents, sister, and brother.
On June 14, 2010, Officer Perry was posthumously promoted to the rank of Police Detective. And in June 2011, Route 119 was renamed Detective Michael Perry Memorial Highway.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 7 years
- Badge 115
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 134 ReflectionsMike, will be 14 years June 12, 2024 that you were taken from this world, not a day goes by when I don’t think about you, if you came back…would you recognize us, your children David & John, being alone all these years hasn’t been easy, I will see you again someday, my husband
Love Theresa
Theresa Gucciardo-Perry
Wife
June 5, 2024
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