Quapaw Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Saturday, October 28, 1995
Add to My HeroesDonald E. Rhodes
Chief Rhodes suffered a fatal heart attack after pursuing a dangerous driver. Chief Rhodes was at the scene of an accident when a truck approached and screeched its tires. Fearing the suspect may have been intoxicated, Chief Rhodes gave pursuit and was able to arrest the suspect. Shortly afterwards he suffered a heart attack and was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Chief Rhosdes had been with the agency for one year and is survived by his two children.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsChief Rhodes,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Quapaw. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 28, 2020
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