DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Wednesday, February 12, 2020
Add to My HeroesDonna Richardson-Below
Deputy Sheriff Donna Richardson-Below was killed in a vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 84, near Louisiana 3248, shortly before 8:00 am.
An oncoming vehicle crossed the center line and struck her patrol car head-on, causing her to suffer fatal injuries.
Deputy Richardson-Below had served with the DeSoto Parish Sheriff's Office for 13 months and had previously served as a probation officer with the Louisiana Department of Corrections.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 150 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Richardson-Below,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of DeSoto Parish. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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