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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsSgt. Dever,
On today, the 13th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Suffolk County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy. There is no tougher job in in Law Enforcement than that of a Corrections Officer.
R.I.P.
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