Richard Earl Newman Sr. served in the U.S. Army.
Lieutenant Richard Newman was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a drug raid at Bossier and Bienville Streets in Layfayette at 11:19 p.m. Nineteen suspects had already been apprehended. As officers were arresting additional suspects, a struggle ensued. Another officer's gun discharged, striking Lieutenant Newman. Lieutenant Newman was a United States Army veteran and had served with the Crowley Police Department for 10 years.
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In tribute
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Lieutenant Newman gave the Crowley Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Crowley community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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