Patrolman Richard P. Dupre, Sturbridge Police Department, Massachusetts

Patrolman Richard P. Dupre

Sturbridge Police Department, Massachusetts

End of Watch Saturday, September 15, 1979

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Richard P. Dupre

Patrolman Richard Dupre was struck and killed by a drunk driver while working a traffic detail on Route 20, between Main Street and Burgess School Road.

The drunk driver was attempting to pass another car in a no-passing zone at the time. The driver fled the scene but was apprehended a short time later. The suspect received only a minimal sentence and was released from jail within one year.

Patrolman Dupre was a former Explorer for the Sturbridge Police Department and had served as an officer with the agency for six years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 26
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Released

Impaired Driver

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Officer Dupre, it has been 45 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your 6 years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Sturbridge.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

September 15, 2024