Deputy Sheriff Richard James "Ricky" Stiles, Jr., East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana

Deputy Sheriff Richard James "Ricky" Stiles, Jr.

East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Tuesday, April 7, 2009

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Richard James "Ricky" Stiles, Jr.

Deputy Richard Stiles succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when his patrol car was struck head-on by a pickup truck on Plank Road.

The driver of the pickup truck swerved into Deputy Stiles' lane to avoid striking a car that was attempting to make a left turn. The driver of the pickup truck was also killed.

Deputy Stiles had served with the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff's Department for one year. He is survived by his parents, daughter, son, grandmother, two sisters, and fiancée.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 1 year
Badge EF18

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Friday, April 3, 2009

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Although it has been years now, it feels like just yesterday that you were taken from us. My heart yearns to feel your hugs, to hear your silly laugh, and to feel the peace of you singing once again. I love you and miss you more than words can express.

Thank you all who have left kind words here. Your reflections bring so much love and peace to my heart.

Megan Stiles
Daughter of Richard J. Stiles Jr.

November 24, 2025