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Deputy Sheriff William D. Pledger | Bay County Sheriff's Office, Florida Bay County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff

William D. Pledger

Bay County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch: Monday, September 9, 1935

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 9 months

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Weapon: Handgun

Offender: Sentenced to life

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Deputy Pledger was shot and killed while checking on road houses and night spots in the Bayou Gorge area. At approximately 0100 hours he became engaged in an altercation with two brothers in one of the clubs. One of the men produced a handgun and shot Deputy Pledger, killing him. The two brothers were convicted and sentenced to life.
Deputy Pledger had been with the agency for approximately nine months.

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The Sheriffs of Florida and their deputies will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to uphold our laws and protect society.

Your name has been inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs and the National Law Enforcement Memorial and in our hearts. May you forever rest in peace.

A scripture inscribed on the Florida Sheriffs Law Enforcement Memorial:

"Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called the children
of God." Matthew 5:9

Executive Director Steve Casey
Florida Sheriffs Association
August 27, 2016

 

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