Garland County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Tuesday, April 23, 1991
Add to My HeroesFloyd Allen Riley
Captain Floyd Riley and Reserve Sergeant Billy Baruday were killed when their Hughes TH-55 Osage two-seat helicopter crashed in a wooded area near Traskwood in Saline County.
They were assisting other deputies in the pursuit of several juvenile burglary suspects who had previously escaped custody.
Captain Riley is survived by his wife, son, daughter, and stepson.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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