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Sheriff Sledge and Deputy Herman Arndt were both shot during a shoot-out in Madison County at a roadside restaurant. Deputy Arndt died the next day and Sheriff Sledge passed away two weeks later. The owner of the restaurant was charged with their murders. After two mistrials, the suspect's third trial resulted in a manslaughter conviction. On October 24, 1935, he was sentenced to 5 years in prison. Sheriff Sledge and Deputy Arndt were brother-in-laws.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Sledge served with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.
Thank you for your service to the Monticello community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Sledge.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Lamar is one of 536 officers killed feloniously in FL, 53.2% of the 1,007 remembered there.
Lamar is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Lamar is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1934, 5 officers in FL were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 143 years on record. The heaviest was 1987, with 10.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
February holds 7.8% of these deaths in FL; April holds the most, 10.1%. Wednesdays: 11.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53.2% of all 1,007 deaths in FL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, Lamar among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 41-E
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