Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette

Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette | Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Texas Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette | Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette | Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette | Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Texas
Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Charles Rivette

Deputy Sheriff Charles Rivette was killed in a crash on southbound Interstate 45 in Centerville, Texas, at 10:30 p.m.

Deputy Rivette was a passenger in a patrol vehicle transporting an inmate from Oklahoma to Montgomery County when it struck a tractor-trailer. Unable to stop, two tractor-trailers crashed into the back of the patrol vehicle. The impact forced the vehicle into the northbound lanes. Deputy Rivette was thrown out of the vehicle and was hit by a pickup truck traveling in the northbound lanes. The other deputy, the inmate, and one of the tractor-trailer drivers also suffered serious injuries.

Deputy Rivette had served with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for 18 years. He is survived by his wife and children. His son also serves with the agency.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour 18 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

prisoner custody, transport, vehicle crash

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Deputy Sheriff Rivette,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Montgomery County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 21, 2025

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