Deputy Sheriff Ryan Tvelia, Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Tvelia

Norfolk County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts

End of Watch Tuesday, April 10, 2012

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Ryan Tvelia

Deputy Sheriff Ryan Tvelia was killed in a motorcycle crash on I-95, in Walpole, while en route to Quincy to assist with the funeral detail for the mother of a fellow deputy.

His department-issued motorcycle collided with a vehicle near Exit 11 at approximately 7:40 am. He was then struck by a second vehicle, suffering more severe injuries. He was transported to Norwood Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Deputy Tvelia had served with the Norfolk County Sheriff's Office for 11 years. He is survived by his wife, daughter, and two sons.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 11 years
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Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

funeral escort, motor officer, motorcycle

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Deputy Tvelia, it has been 12 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 11 years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

April 11, 2024