We Honor All Fallen Law Enforcement Officers
Below are the Officers that Members of Team New England have or will ride in honor of. Please remember these special officers and their sacrifice.
Trooper Ellen E. Engelhardt Massachusetts State Police, Massachusetts
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Share this Memorial
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 26, 2003
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2.5 years
Trooper Ellen Engelhardt succumbed to injuries sustained eight years earlier when her patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on Route 25 in Wareham.
Trooper Engelhardt was parked on the shoulder of the road when the drunk driver struck the rear or her vehicle at nearly 90 mph. Her injuries left her in a vegetative state and she was unable to speak or communicate.
The driver was sentenced to only 2 1/2 years in prison.
Trooper Engelhardt had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 23 years. She is survived by her daughter.
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Share this Memorial
Tour of Duty: 23 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: July 26, 2003
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 2.5 years
Trooper Ellen Engelhardt succumbed to injuries sustained eight years earlier when her patrol car was struck by a drunk driver on Route 25 in Wareham.
Trooper Engelhardt was parked on the shoulder of the road when the drunk driver struck the rear or her vehicle at nearly 90 mph. Her injuries left her in a vegetative state and she was unable to speak or communicate.
The driver was sentenced to only 2 1/2 years in prison.
Trooper Engelhardt had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 23 years. She is survived by her daughter.
Sheriff Gary M. Welford, George County Mississippi
Officer John "Jack" Maguire
Woburn Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Sunday, December 26, 2010
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 34 years
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, December 26, 2010
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer John Maguire was shot and killed when he responded
to a robbery in progress at a local department store.
At 9:00pm, three men went to a department store to rob the
jewelry counter as the employees prepared to close. One male entered the store, while a second suspect stood outside as a lookout. A third suspect waited in a get-away vehicle nearby. After robbing the jewelry counter, the men exited the store with a bag filled with jewelry. As the two suspects headed towards the get-away vehicle, Officer Maguire arrived in the parking lot, where he confronted one of the suspects and began a foot pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Maguire four times in the torso. Officer Maguire returned fire and killed the suspect.
The two other suspects were apprehended and face multiple charges, including murder and robbery. The suspect who was killed was on parole for attempted murder, several robberies and escape, despite having previously been sentenced to three life prison terms.
Officer Maguire was transported to a hospital in Burlington
where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Maguire had served with the Woburn Police Department
for 34 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Sunday, December 26, 2010
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: 34 years
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, December 26, 2010
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Officer John Maguire was shot and killed when he responded
to a robbery in progress at a local department store.
At 9:00pm, three men went to a department store to rob the
jewelry counter as the employees prepared to close. One male entered the store, while a second suspect stood outside as a lookout. A third suspect waited in a get-away vehicle nearby. After robbing the jewelry counter, the men exited the store with a bag filled with jewelry. As the two suspects headed towards the get-away vehicle, Officer Maguire arrived in the parking lot, where he confronted one of the suspects and began a foot pursuit. During the pursuit, the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Maguire four times in the torso. Officer Maguire returned fire and killed the suspect.
The two other suspects were apprehended and face multiple charges, including murder and robbery. The suspect who was killed was on parole for attempted murder, several robberies and escape, despite having previously been sentenced to three life prison terms.
Officer Maguire was transported to a hospital in Burlington
where he succumbed to his wounds.
Officer Maguire had served with the Woburn Police Department
for 34 years. He is survived by his wife and two children.
Maritime Enforcement Specialist 3rd Class Petty Officer Shaun Lin
United States Coast Guard Office of Law Enforcement
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Training accident/Drowned
Date of Incident: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Incident Location: Virginia
Petty Officer Shaun Lin died during a training exercise in the James River, near Newport News, Virginia.
He was attempting to transfer from a 25-foot small boat to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Frank Drew when he fell from a ladder into the water near the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel.
His body was recovered the following evening after an intensive search by the Coast Guard, local police, and rescue dive teams.
Petty Officer Lin had served with the United States Coast Guard for three years and was assigned to MSST New York.
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Age: 23
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Training accident/Drowned
Date of Incident: Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Incident Location: Virginia
Petty Officer Shaun Lin died during a training exercise in the James River, near Newport News, Virginia.
He was attempting to transfer from a 25-foot small boat to the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Frank Drew when he fell from a ladder into the water near the Monitor-Merrimac Bridge Tunnel.
His body was recovered the following evening after an intensive search by the Coast Guard, local police, and rescue dive teams.
Petty Officer Lin had served with the United States Coast Guard for three years and was assigned to MSST New York.
Police Officer Michael Davey
Weymouth Police Department
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Monday, August 24, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 20
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Monday, August 24, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Officer Michael Davey was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at a utility work site at the intersection of West Street and Route 18.
The driver of a pickup truck ran a stop sign, struck another vehicle, and then struck Officer Davey. He suffered fatal injuries when he was pinned between the vehicle and a utility truck. The elderly driver of the pickup truck was apprehended and charged.
Officer Davey was an Iraq War veteran and had served with the Weymouth Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, and two brothers. His father recently retired from the same agency.
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Monday, August 24, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 34
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 20
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Monday, August 24, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Officer Michael Davey was struck and killed by a vehicle while directing traffic at a utility work site at the intersection of West Street and Route 18.
The driver of a pickup truck ran a stop sign, struck another vehicle, and then struck Officer Davey. He suffered fatal injuries when he was pinned between the vehicle and a utility truck. The elderly driver of the pickup truck was apprehended and charged.
Officer Davey was an Iraq War veteran and had served with the Weymouth Police Department for five years. He is survived by his wife, three children, parents, and two brothers. His father recently retired from the same agency.
Corporal Frances Marie Collender
Delaware State Police
Delaware
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 6, 2001
Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 4 yearsNot available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Tuesday, February 6, 2001
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Corporal Frances Collender was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a previous accident.
Corporal Collender had stopped her patrol car behind a van that was disabled in the travel lane on Route 1 near Odessa, Delaware. As she was standing next to her patrol car, her car was struck from behind by another vehicle. Corporal Collendar was pinned against the front of her car. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries approximately two hours later. The driver of the vehicle that struck her vehicle was not charged in connection with the accident.
Corporal Collender had served with the Delaware State Police for 4 years. She is survived by her two daughters and parents.
Delaware
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 6, 2001
Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 4 yearsNot available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: Tuesday, February 6, 2001
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Corporal Frances Collender was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting at the scene of a previous accident.
Corporal Collender had stopped her patrol car behind a van that was disabled in the travel lane on Route 1 near Odessa, Delaware. As she was standing next to her patrol car, her car was struck from behind by another vehicle. Corporal Collendar was pinned against the front of her car. She was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries approximately two hours later. The driver of the vehicle that struck her vehicle was not charged in connection with the accident.
Corporal Collender had served with the Delaware State Police for 4 years. She is survived by her two daughters and parents.
Corporal Bruce McKay
Franconia Police Department
New Hampshire
End of Watch: Friday, May 11, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 44K
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 11, 2007
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by a civilian
Corporal Bruce McKay was shot and killed during a motor vehicle stop.
Corporal McKay pulled over a suspect for speeding on Route 116. The suspect then fled in his vehicle, leading the officer on a brief pursuit. The officer pulled his cruiser in front of the suspect's vehicle, forcing him off the road. Corporal McKay then used pepper spray on the suspect while attempting to take him into custody. After being pepper sprayed, the suspect produced a handgun and shot the officer four times, killing him. The suspect then ran over the officer.
A civilian witnessed the incident and pulled his vehicle between the suspect's vehicle and Corporal McKay, in an effort to shield him. The civilian, a former United States Marine, then exited his vehicle and rushed to the officer's aid. He grabbed Corporal McKay's gun, while his son called for help on Corporal McKay's radio. The civilian then ordered the suspect to drop his weapon. When the suspect refused, the civilian shot and killed the suspect.
The suspect had previously been convicted of assaulting Corporal McKay during a vehicle stop in 2003.
Corporal McKay had served with the Franconia Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his daughter, fiancee, parents, and sister.
New Hampshire
End of Watch: Friday, May 11, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 48
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: 44K
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, May 11, 2007
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by a civilian
Corporal Bruce McKay was shot and killed during a motor vehicle stop.
Corporal McKay pulled over a suspect for speeding on Route 116. The suspect then fled in his vehicle, leading the officer on a brief pursuit. The officer pulled his cruiser in front of the suspect's vehicle, forcing him off the road. Corporal McKay then used pepper spray on the suspect while attempting to take him into custody. After being pepper sprayed, the suspect produced a handgun and shot the officer four times, killing him. The suspect then ran over the officer.
A civilian witnessed the incident and pulled his vehicle between the suspect's vehicle and Corporal McKay, in an effort to shield him. The civilian, a former United States Marine, then exited his vehicle and rushed to the officer's aid. He grabbed Corporal McKay's gun, while his son called for help on Corporal McKay's radio. The civilian then ordered the suspect to drop his weapon. When the suspect refused, the civilian shot and killed the suspect.
The suspect had previously been convicted of assaulting Corporal McKay during a vehicle stop in 2003.
Corporal McKay had served with the Franconia Police Department for 12 years. He is survived by his daughter, fiancee, parents, and sister.
Boatswainmate First Class Petty Officer Edgar "Ed" Culbertson
BM1 Edgar Culbertson, US Coast Guard
October 13,1935 to April 30, 1967
Gave his life rescuing 3 teenagers, Duluth, MN
Korean War Veteran, Coast Guard Medal recipient, Husband, and Father
October 13,1935 to April 30, 1967
Gave his life rescuing 3 teenagers, Duluth, MN
Korean War Veteran, Coast Guard Medal recipient, Husband, and Father
Captain Richard J. (Rick) Cashin
Massachusetts State Police
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 28 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Captain Richard Cashin was killed in an on duty automobile accident on Route 1, in Saugus, at approximately 1:45 am. While searching for a reported erratic driver his patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole.
Captain Cashin was assigned as the shift commander of Troop A and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 28 years.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons. His uncle, Sergeant Arthur Cashin, was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 20, 1980, while serving with the Chelsea Police Department.
Massachusetts
End of Watch: Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 28 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Captain Richard Cashin was killed in an on duty automobile accident on Route 1, in Saugus, at approximately 1:45 am. While searching for a reported erratic driver his patrol car left the roadway and struck a utility pole.
Captain Cashin was assigned as the shift commander of Troop A and had served with the Massachusetts State Police for 28 years.
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, and two sons. His uncle, Sergeant Arthur Cashin, was shot and killed in the line of duty on July 20, 1980, while serving with the Chelsea Police Department.
Deputy Sheriff Chad Mechels
Turner County Sheriff's Department
South Dakota
End of Watch: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 61-A7
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: In Custody
Deputy Chad Mechels was shot and killed while performing a well-being visit.
Deputy Mechels responded to a farmhouse west of Marion, South Dakota, to check on the well-being of an individual. After arriving, he was shot. He was taken to Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls where he died from his injuries.
The suspect, a 19-year-old male, called 911 to report he had shot Deputy Mechels and then fled the scene. He was taken into custody later in the day when he turned himself in at the Minnehaha County Law Enforcement Center. He was charged with first degree murder.
Deputy Mechels had served with the Turner County Sheriff's Department for five months. He had previously served with the Lake County Sheriff's Department and Kingsbury County Sheriff's Department, for a total of five years of law enforcement experience.
Deputy Mechels is survived by his wife, 7-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son.
South Dakota
End of Watch: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: 61-A7
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, March 15, 2009
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: In Custody
Deputy Chad Mechels was shot and killed while performing a well-being visit.
Deputy Mechels responded to a farmhouse west of Marion, South Dakota, to check on the well-being of an individual. After arriving, he was shot. He was taken to Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls where he died from his injuries.
The suspect, a 19-year-old male, called 911 to report he had shot Deputy Mechels and then fled the scene. He was taken into custody later in the day when he turned himself in at the Minnehaha County Law Enforcement Center. He was charged with first degree murder.
Deputy Mechels had served with the Turner County Sheriff's Department for five months. He had previously served with the Lake County Sheriff's Department and Kingsbury County Sheriff's Department, for a total of five years of law enforcement experience.
Deputy Mechels is survived by his wife, 7-year-old daughter and 3-year-old son.
Deputy Sheriff William John Walters
Kemper County Sheriff's Department
Mississippi
End of Watch: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy William Walters was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle on Highway 16, near DeKalb. The accident occurred during a period of heavy rain.
Both occupants of the other vehicle were also killed.
Deputy Walters had served with the Kemper County Sheriff's Department for 7 months.
Mississippi
End of Watch: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 7 months
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Automobile accident
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy William Walters was killed in an automobile accident when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle on Highway 16, near DeKalb. The accident occurred during a period of heavy rain.
Both occupants of the other vehicle were also killed.
Deputy Walters had served with the Kemper County Sheriff's Department for 7 months.
Patrolman Thomas j. Duggan Sr.
Lawrence MA Police Department
End of Watch: Monday, March 19, 1990
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 80
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Friday, March 16, 1990
Weapon Used: Blunt object; Bat
Suspect Info: Found not guilty due to technicality
Patrolman Thomas Duggan was assaulted on his way to court when he approached a man and woman after they almost hit his vehicle. The male suspect beat Officer Duggan to death with an aluminum baseball bat while the female suspect held his arms. Officer Duggan succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Officer Duggan was survived by his wife, three daughters, and son.
End of Watch: Monday, March 19, 1990
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 18 years
Badge Number: 80
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: Friday, March 16, 1990
Weapon Used: Blunt object; Bat
Suspect Info: Found not guilty due to technicality
Patrolman Thomas Duggan was assaulted on his way to court when he approached a man and woman after they almost hit his vehicle. The male suspect beat Officer Duggan to death with an aluminum baseball bat while the female suspect held his arms. Officer Duggan succumbed to his injuries three days later.
Officer Duggan was survived by his wife, three daughters, and son.
Chief of Police Ernest V. Mendoza
Needville Independent School District Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Friday, January 19, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Friday, January 19, 2007
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 90 years
Chief Ernest Mendoza was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on FM 1301 in Wharton County.
The truck driven by the drunk driver veered into the opposite lane, causing the collision. Chief Mendoza was killed instantly upon impact.
The drunk driver who caused the crash fled on foot but was apprehended by a deputy sheriff a short time later. The man was charged with felony murder and failure to stop and render aid. The driver had four previous DUI convictions. He was subsequently sentenced to 90 years in prison.
Chief Mendoza had served with the Needville ISD Police Department for 10 years and a total of 25 years law enforcement service. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
Texas
End of Watch: Friday, January 19, 2007
Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: 25 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: Friday, January 19, 2007
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 90 years
Chief Ernest Mendoza was killed when his patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on FM 1301 in Wharton County.
The truck driven by the drunk driver veered into the opposite lane, causing the collision. Chief Mendoza was killed instantly upon impact.
The drunk driver who caused the crash fled on foot but was apprehended by a deputy sheriff a short time later. The man was charged with felony murder and failure to stop and render aid. The driver had four previous DUI convictions. He was subsequently sentenced to 90 years in prison.
Chief Mendoza had served with the Needville ISD Police Department for 10 years and a total of 25 years law enforcement service. He is survived by his wife and seven children.
Patrolman Michael Corey McInnis
San Antonio Police Department
Texas
End of Watch: Monday, August 28, 1995
Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Monday, August 28, 1995
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Michael McInnis was killed after his cruiser slammed into a crash barrier while pursuing a suspect on NW Loop 410.
Patrolman McInnis had been employed with the San Antonio Police Department for two years, and is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, and brother.
Texas
End of Watch: Monday, August 28, 1995
Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Monday, August 28, 1995
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Michael McInnis was killed after his cruiser slammed into a crash barrier while pursuing a suspect on NW Loop 410.
Patrolman McInnis had been employed with the San Antonio Police Department for two years, and is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, and brother.
Correctional Officer William Diaz-Pagan
Puerto Rico Department of Corrections
Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Saturday, November 12, 1994
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 12, 1994
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer William Diaz-Pagan was shot and killed from ambush as he drove his unmarked department vehicle.
The suspects fled the scene and have not been identified. It is believed that Officer Diaz-Pagan was targeted in revenge for his work on a multi-agency task force to combat gangs and drugs.
Officer Diaz-Pagan had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife wife and two children.
Puerto Rico
End of Watch: Saturday, November 12, 1994
Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, November 12, 1994
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer William Diaz-Pagan was shot and killed from ambush as he drove his unmarked department vehicle.
The suspects fled the scene and have not been identified. It is believed that Officer Diaz-Pagan was targeted in revenge for his work on a multi-agency task force to combat gangs and drugs.
Officer Diaz-Pagan had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife wife and two children.
