Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, Louisiana
End of Watch Monday, January 20, 1992
Add to My HeroesRicky Dodge
Agent Ricky Dodge was killed when his ATV flipped over as he was returning from a call regarding a game violation in the Spring Bayou Wildlife Management Area in Avoyelles Parish.
His ATV overturned into a ditch along a dirt road near Old River, near Mansura, Louisiana.
Agent Dodge had served with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for 12 years. He is survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 12 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Accidental
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsRest in peace.
J.R.
January 20, 2024
Recent LODD Deaths
Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.
Pennsylvania State Police, PA
EOW: March 8, 2026
Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell
Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, NC
EOW: March 7, 2026
Sergeant Kathleen M. Radziunas
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Police Department, NY
EOW: April 30, 2025
Master Trooper Steven J. Perry
North Carolina Highway Patrol, NC
EOW: March 1, 2026
Conservation Enforcement Officer Senior Shawn Nixon
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources - Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, AL
EOW: November 23, 2025
Corporal David M. Hathcock
Montgomery Police Department, AL
EOW: February 22, 2026
Correctional Officer Dustin Pedigo
Tennessee Department of Correction, TN
EOW: February 25, 2026
Deputy Sheriff Michael Hislope
Christian County Sheriff's Office, MO
EOW: February 24, 2026
Deputy Sheriff Gabriel Ramirez
Christian County Sheriff's Office, MO
EOW: February 23, 2026

