Alameda County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Sunday, February 23, 1986
Add to My HeroesRichard Walter "Larry" Blancher
Deputy Sheriff Larry Blancher suffered a fatal heart attack following a pursuit and arrest of a violent suspect on Kelly Street and Maude Avenue in Haywood.
Deputy Blancher had served with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office for 17 years. He was survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 17 years
- Badge 407
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 15 ReflectionsIll never forget your kindness to this Deputy teaching me the ropes. A genuinely nice man, I was devastated that day. I have passed on your wisdom to others.
Deputy Sheriff Erik Hoffmann
Alameda SO 1983-86 Tuolumne County Sheriff's Office current
February 21, 2025
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