Sheriff Jacob Strider Moler

Sheriff Jacob Strider Moler | Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia
Sheriff Jacob Strider Moler

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia

End of Watch Monday, September 20, 1926

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Jacob Strider Moler

Sheriff Jacob Moler suffered a fatal heart attack following a vehicle pursuit of liquor smugglers in Sheperdstown, West Virginia. He and two Sheperdstown police officers had chased the vehicle several miles until it crashed. He collapsed as he approached the vehicle.

Eighteen gallons of liquor were found in the car and the occupants were arrested.

Sheriff Moler had previously served in the state legislature and as the mayor of Sheperdstown.

Bio

  • Age 55
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Heart attack
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Rest in peace always and know that no passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice.

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