Long Branch Police Department, New Jersey
End of Watch Monday, October 23, 1967
Add to My HeroesWilliam A. Richards
Patrolman Richards suffered a fatal heart attack while attempting to subdue a suspect who had escaped from other officers earlier in the day.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsOn this actual 53rd anniversary of your untimely departure I would like to reiterate my previous reflection and say your sacrifice will never be forgotten.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
October 23, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Tim Jordan
Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: January 21, 2026
Agent Aníbal Morales Aponte
Puerto Rico Police Department, PR
EOW: January 13, 2026
Zone Sergeant Steven W. Greene
New York State Police, NY
EOW: October 24, 2025
Sergeant Frederick W. Scheidt, Jr.
New York State Police, NY
EOW: August 13, 2025
Trooper Mark A. Ondus
New York State Police, NY
EOW: October 19, 2025
Police Officer Elijah Garretson
Copperas Cove Police Department, TX
EOW: January 11, 2026
Master Police Officer Donald Richard Gotthardt, Jr.
Fairfax County Police Department, VA
EOW: October 16, 2025
Police Officer Terry L. Bennett
Metropolitan Police Department, DC
EOW: January 7, 2026
Police Officer Stephen LaPorta
Uxbridge Police Department, MA
EOW: January 7, 2026

