Constable Richard LaVerne Teske, Clayton Village Police Department, Michigan

Constable Richard LaVerne Teske

Clayton Village Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, August 15, 1964

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Richard LaVerne Teske

Constable Richard Teske was killed in an automobile crash on Morey Highway near Plank Road while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle.

His vehicle failed to make a bend in the road, and it rolled over. Constable Teske was ejected from the vehicle, and it landed on top of him. The vehicle he was chasing at the time was never found.

Constable Teske had been the constable in the evenings for one year. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Never apprehended

single vehicle crash, traffic stop, vehicle pursuit

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Constable Teske,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Offcer but for our Country when you served with the U.S. Army. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 15, 2024