Acton Police Department mourns death of Officer Raymond LaRoche
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Acton Chief Richard Burrows released the following statement:
“The men and women of the Acton Police Department are deeply saddened by the news of the unexpected death of Officer Raymond LaRoche on Saturday.
“Officer LaRoche served the Department with distinction as an Officer for more than 20 years, returning in 2009 to serve as a Special Police Officer until his death. Our thoughts are with the LaRoche family during this difficult time.
Services for LaRoche will be held on Friday, May 7, from 2-5 p.m. at Acton Funeral Home, 470 Massachusetts Avenue, Acton. A private family Mass will be held on Saturday, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Parish, 89 Arlington Street.
New Bedford Police Officer Recovering from Accident and COVID-19
David Raymond is a New Bedford native and is employed as a New Bedford Police Officer. His nomination for the Spotlight Frontline Heroes Program came to us anonymously. The submission addressed his obstacles in 2020
“Dave is normally assigned to NBPD Station Two on the 4 pm to midnight shift. In the middle of the COVID-19 Pandemic on June 25, 2020, Officer Raymond was struck by a vehicle. He was on foot directing traffic while on duty and responding to a call for service down by East Beach. Officer Raymond suffered serious injuries, including a fractured skull, an epidural hematoma (brain bleed), a knee injury, as well as road rash all over his body. Officer Raymond had and still has a long road to a full recovery. He has undergone different physical therapies and countless doctor’s appointments all while simultaneously pushing through the COVID-19 pandemic.”