United States of America

Thomas Wooldridge

Died May 19, 1842

Thomas Wooldridge.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
What Happened

Sheriff Thomas Wooldridge was shot and killed in an ambush by a suspect he had previously arrested. As Sheriff Wooldridge walked down a street in Jasper, the suspect shot him from an upstairs window.

The suspect was sentenced to two years in prison but was later pardoned by a judge that was also a personal friend of the suspect.

Sheriff Wooldridge had served with the Dubois County Sheriff's Department for seven years.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
Also Served
Dubois County Sheriff's Department
Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 33-E · Line 23 cut as THOMAS WOOLDRIDGE
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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.

Sheriff Wooldridge gave the Dubois County Sheriff's Department 7 years.

Thank you for your service to the Jasper community. Thank you 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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