Carl Albert Simons. Carl served in the Korean War, and during the years of the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
Chief Carl Simons was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a parole violator north of Leoti. After arresting and handcuffing the suspect he took him to his patrol car. The suspect was permitted to return to his car to check on his children. Although still handcuffed, he obtained a gun from the car and began struggling with Chief Simons. Chief Simons was shot and killed during the struggle. The suspect was apprehended three hours later in Colorado. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on January 18, 1977.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Simons served with the Leoti Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Leoti community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Simons.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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