Bay County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Monday, September 9, 1935
Add to My HeroesWilliam D. Pledger
Deputy Sheriff William Pledger was shot and killed while checking on road houses and night spots in the Bayou Gorge area.
At approximately 1:00 am he became engaged in an altercation with two brothers at the Night Owl Club, a roadhouse near Panama City. One of the men produced a handgun and shot both his brother and Deputy Pledger, killing them both. He was convicted and sentenced to life.
Deputy Pledger had served with the Bay County Sheriff's Office for approximately nine months.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 9 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsDeputy William Pledger, I am sad that you had to give your life during this altercation. I am honored that you blazed the trail for many other officers who would come after you to serve Bay County. May they always remember you and the sacrifice you made as a Deputy. I salute you Deputy Pledger and May God Have Mercy On Your Soul.
Steve Grogan
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September 12, 2020
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