Deputy Sheriff Darrell James Perritt, Maury County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Darrell James Perritt

Maury County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Tuesday, November 4, 2014

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Darrell James Perritt

Deputy Sheriff Darrell Perritt was killed in a vehicle crash while assisting another deputy who was in pursuit of a DUI suspect shortly after 3:00 am.

His patrol car left the roadway on Clara Mathis Road, near Blackburn Lane in Spring Hill, and and struck a tree on the driver's side. Deputy Perritt was killed instantly.

The driver continued to flee but crashed a short time later. She was flown to a hospital and subsequently charged with DUI and several other charges related to the accident and fleeing from law enforcement. She was not charged directly in connection with Deputy Perritt's death.

Deputy Perritt had served as a full time deputy with the Maury County Sheriff's Department for three months and had previously served as a reserve deputy for two years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 42
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender In custody

Impaired Driver, vehicle pursuit

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Deputy Sheriff Perritt,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Maury County. And to your a Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 4, 2024