Rhode Island Police Department announces tragic loss and untimely death of veteran officer

Police departments across the state of Rhode Island are issuing their condolences after the sudden death of one of their own.

Chief Eric Rollinson has announced with profound sadness and a heavy heart the tragic loss of a Scituate Police Department member.

The untimely death of Sgt. Jason Riquier, a 23-year veteran of the Scituate Police Department and a United States Marine Corps veteran was reported on Monday.

Rollinson stated that the department is struggling with the tragic loss of Sgt. Riquier, who was a valued and respected member of the Scituate Police family.

The 47-year-old Riquier had been reported missing and was found deceased.

The death is being investigated but a criminal act is not currently suspected.

Condolences from police departments began to pour into the Scituate Police Department through social media on Tuesday.