Statement from Ascension Sheriff on former Sheriff's passing |

Statement from Sheriff Wiley 

Sheriff Jeff Wiley and the entire Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office would like to express sincere condolences on the recent passing of Sheriff Harold Tridico. His spirit has touched many lives over the years. Sheriff Tridico is considered one of Ascension Parish’s greatest administrators and one of its most successful law enforcement officials.

Tridico died Thursday morning, Jan. 31. 

The former Sheriff began his career with Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office in 1948 and worked in both criminal and civil operations before becoming chief deputy in 1972. He became Sheriff in 1974 where he oversaw law enforcement for the next 22 years.

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