Craig Allen Blann

Deputy Sheriff Craig Blann was electrocuted when he came into contact with a live power line while investigating an automobile crash on County Road 525 West at 8:15 am.

The driver involved in the crash had returned home to report the incident. After Deputy Blann interviewed the driver, he returned to the scene of the collision to continue the investigation. While at the scene, he was killed instantly when he came in contact with a downed power line.

Deputy Blann had served with the Newton County Sheriff's Department for four years and had previously served as a deputy marshal for the Kentland Police Department.