DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Add to My HeroesDonna Richardson-Below
Deputy Sheriff Donna Richardson-Below was killed in a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84, near Louisiana 3248, shortly before 8:00 am.
An oncoming vehicle crossed the center line and struck her patrol car head-on, causing her to suffer fatal injuries.
Deputy Richardson-Below had served with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office for 13 months and had previously served as a probation officer with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 149 ReflectionsMs Richardson was my Probation Officer briefly in 2014. She was tough but had a heart and cared about my situation and my family. She also had a smile a mile wide. R I P Ms Richardson
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