Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Pitakos was shot and killed during a robbery in progress of a loan company. Other officers rushing to the scene shot and killed the suspect.
Survivors
Officer Pitakos was survived by his wife and three children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Pitakos gave the Newport Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Newport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Pitakos.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Stanley "Tex" Pitakos is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Newport Police Department, 5 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 62.5% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Stanley "Tex" Pitakos's cause is highlighted.
How Stanley "Tex" Pitakos Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Stanley "Tex" Pitakos is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Stanley "Tex" Pitakos was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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