Deputy Richard Lee Henke, St. Charles County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

Deputy Richard Lee Henke

St. Charles County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Thursday, February 4, 1971

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Richard Lee Henke

Deputy Henke was struck and killed by a driver who fled from the scene while manning a road block near the Daniel Boone Bridge. The 30-year-old suspect was arrested and later convicted of manslaughter and leaving the scene of an accident. The jury recommended a 4 year prison sentence, but his actual punishment is unknown.

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Age 24
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Henke,
Even though it’s been over 51 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol

February 21, 2022