Deputy Sheriff Jack Allerton Romeis
Alachua County Sheriff's Office
Florida
End of Watch: Monday, February 1, 1988
Cause: Vehicle pursuit

Biographical Info
Age: 59
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: 166

Deputy Romeis succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident approximately one month earlier while pursuing a stolen vehicle occupied by two juveniles. He was taken to Shands Hospital after the accident where he remained until succumbing to his injuries. The two suspects were arrested and convicted of third degree murder. They were sentenced to 7 years in prison and 8 years probation.

Deputy Romeis had served as a full time deputy for 5 years and had previously served as a reserve deputy for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.