Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Saturday, March 19, 2005
Add to My HeroesRichard Terence Dever
Corrections Sergeant Richard Dever was stabbed to death while assisting remove a disorderly customer from a bar at 85 Main Street in Boston.
Sergeant Dever was off duty at the time but recognized the subject as a former problem inmate at the South Bay Correctional Facility where he worked. As he attempted to convince the man to leave the bar the subject produced a knife and stabbed him in the chest, killing him.
The subject, a known EDP, was taken into custody.
Sergeant Dever had served with the Suffolk County Sheriff's Office for 14 years.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Arrested
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View all 7 ReflectionsI am so sorry that you lost your life trying to restore order. I know that your death was a devastating loss to all that care for you. You are not forgotten and are honored for your service to your community.
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