Lieutenant Robert Manuel Cabral, Swansea Police Department, Massachusetts

Lieutenant Robert Manuel Cabral

Swansea Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, November 5, 2005

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Robert Manuel Cabral

Lieutenant Cabral was killed when his patrol vehicle was struck head-on by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.

He was on patrol in his police SUV when the collision occurred in the westbound lanes of Route 6 at approximately 0045 hours. Lieutenant Cabral died as a result of his injuries.

The driver of the other car was arrested and charged with drunken driving resulting in motor vehicle homicide, operating negligently, and failure to stay in marked lanes. On June 4th, 2007, he plead guilty to manslaughter under the influence of alcohol and on June 26th, 2007, he was sentenced to serve five to seven years.

Lieutenant Cabral, who was posthumously promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, had served with the Swansea Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his two children, brother, and two sisters.

Bio

Age 52
Tour 26 years
Badge 5

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Plead guilty and sentenced to 5-7 years

Impaired Driver

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Lieutenant Cabral, it has been 19 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 26 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Swansea.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

November 5, 2024