Police Chief Michael Harry Sheridan, Richland Township Police Department, Michigan

Police Chief Michael Harry Sheridan

Richland Township Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Thursday, February 2, 1978

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Michael Harry Sheridan

Police Chief Michael Sheridan was killed when he was struck by a car while investigating a minor traffic crash in Hemlock.

As he walked across Michigan 46 near Elm Street to help with a vehicle collision at 7:45 p.m., he was hit by a van. He was transported to St. Luke's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Chief Sheridan was a United States Air Force veteran and had served with the Richland Township Police Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

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Chief Sheridan,
On today, the 47th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Air Force. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 2, 2025