Police Officer Melvin Eugene Dyer, Duxbury Police Department, Massachusetts

Police Officer Melvin Eugene Dyer

Duxbury Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Monday, August 25, 2008

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Melvin Eugene Dyer

Police Officer Melvin Dyer succumbed to injuries sustained nine days earlier when he was struck by a vehicle at the Marshfield Fair. The incident occurred while he was directing traffic at the intersection of Main and South River Streets when a car failed to stop.

He was transported to Brigham and Women's Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

Officer Dyer served was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He served as a part-time police officer for the Duxbury Police Department and had previously served with the Plymouth County Sheriff's Department.

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Age 67
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Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Saturday, August 16, 2008

directing traffic

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Officer Dyer, it has been 16 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your military and years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

August 25, 2024