Detective Richard Lee Samuels, Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

Detective Richard Lee Samuels

Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Thursday, September 22, 1988

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Richard Lee Samuels

Detective Richard Samuels suffered a fatal attack during a foot pursuit of an escapee.

Detective Samuels was in the courthouse waiting to testify in a trial when a prisoner broke free of other deputies and fled the courthouse. Detective Samuels, who observed the incident, chased the prisoner towards a neighboring elementary school but suffered a fatal heart attack during the pursuit.

Other deputies apprehended the suspect inside the school.

Detective Samuels had served with the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office for 17 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 17 years
Badge 7

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Apprehended

escapee, foot pursuit

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Sam , I thank of you so often . We had some eventful times together you are truly missed Sergeant. I count our times together with you sharing your wisdom as my true blessings.Rest in peace old friend.

Corporal Fredrick Mullen
Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office

April 16, 2022