Randolph Police Department, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, November 19, 1975
Add to My HeroesGerard Francis DuFresne
Patrolman Gerard DuFresne was struck and killed by a drunk driver while attempting to stop the vehicle.
He was on foot patrol in the center of town when he heard a radio call from an officer that he was following a car being driven erratically. As the car approached Patrolman DuFresne's position he stepped into the roadway in an attempt to get the driver to stop. The vehicle instead struck the officer and continued down the street where it finally flipped over and the suspect was apprehended. The suspect claimed that he could have avoided Patrolman DuFresne but decided to strike him instead of striking a building. The suspect was sentenced to three years in prison.
Patrolman DuFresne, a U.S. Navy veteran, had been with the agency for three months and was survived by his wife. He is buried at St. Mary's Cemetery in Randolph, Massachusetts.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 3 months
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Sentenced to three years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsGerry I go by to see you quite a bit.We where classmates at R.H.S.We both joined the US Navy.We saw each other in San Diego in 1968 before your West Pac Cruise.We had a few laughs about HighSchool.I became a Truro cop in April of 1975.When I received the news you were gone I was stunned.I have been to 2 police funerals both named Gerry.I know it has been over 40 years but seems like yesterday my friend.I know you are on your eternal patrol with a lot of heroes.I could never forget you with the fun we had.Until we meet again I pray that You are in good hands.
Dennis Devine Ptl. And BM2
Retired Middleboro PD. USN
March 8, 2016
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