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U.S. Navy · United States 
Scott Bell
2007
Scott Eric Bell served the U.S. Navy for 14 years. Scott also served in the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Blunt force trauma
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
Vehicular assault
What Happened
Officer Scott Bell was killed when a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver pulled out in front of his patrol car.
The officer was returning from a call on Heckscher Drive when a van traveling on New Berlin Road collided with his cruiser. Officer Bell's vehicle spun out of control and hit a power pole and burst into flames.
The suspect pleaded guilty to manslaughter on September 5, 2008, and was sentenced to three years probation and one year in the county jail.
Officer Bell was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for 7 years.
The officer was returning from a call on Heckscher Drive when a van traveling on New Berlin Road collided with his cruiser. Officer Bell's vehicle spun out of control and hit a power pole and burst into flames.
The suspect pleaded guilty to manslaughter on September 5, 2008, and was sentenced to three years probation and one year in the county jail.
Officer Bell was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for 7 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, mother, and brother.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
1974 – 1988
U.S. Navy
1988 – 1998
U.S. Navy
Also Served
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Officer
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