Poteet Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Add to My HeroesJeffery Michael David Richardson
Reserve Officer Jeffery Richardson was struck and killed by a drunk driver while directing traffic at a construction zone in the 11700 block of N MoPac Expressway in Austin.
He was working at a secondary employment assignment when he was struck at about 2:00 am. The driver who hit him was arrested and charged with intoxicated assault. She was sentenced to 18 years in prison and fined $10,000.
Officer Richardson served in law enforcement for nine years. He is survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 9 years
- Badge 486
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender 18 years in prison
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