U.S. Army · United States 
Forrest Richards
1962
Forrest E. Richards served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Natural
Cause
Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
What Happened
Undersheriff Forrest Richards suffered a fatal heart attack while chasing a drunk driver. Undersheriff Richards had just arrested the man when the suspect fled. After chasing him approximately 100 feet, Undersheriff Richards collapsed. The subject was apprehended a short time later. He was charged with reckless driving, drunk driving, and escape from custody. Undersheriff Richards was a United States World War II Army veteran who had served with the Butler County Sheriff's Office for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, two brothers, and two sisters.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Butler County Sheriff's Office
Undersheriff
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