Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Jeremy Newchurch was shot and killed with another officer's service weapon while struggling with a narcotics suspect on Georgette Street.
He was working with the agency's narcotics task force, conducting an operation in a high drug traffic area. The task force observed a vehicle parked in the roadway and approached it to question the driver. As they did so, the driver sped off and crashed into a nearby ditch. A struggle ensued when Sergeant Newchurch attempted to arrest the suspect.
During the struggle, the suspect attempted to take another deputy's weapon. The weapon discharged and the round struck Sergeant Newchurch in the chest, just above his vest. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
The suspect was taken into custody and charged with first degree murder of a police officer and several other charges. He later plead guilty to manslaughter and possession of narcotics with intent to distribute.
Sergeant Newchurch had served with the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office for eight years.
Rest in peace Sergeant Newchurch.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis March 1st, 2023
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Newchurch gave the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Napoleonville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Newchurch.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Jeremy Paul Newchurch 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Jeremy Paul Newchurch's cause is highlighted.
How Jeremy Paul Newchurch Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Jeremy Paul Newchurch is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Jeremy Paul Newchurch was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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