Deputy Sheriff Jerralee J. Jacobus

Deputy Sheriff Jerralee J. Jacobus

Monterey County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1980

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Jerralee J. Jacobus

Deputy Sheriff Jerralee Jacobus and Deputy Sheriff Craig Knox were killed when their patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver on Alta Street, near Corda Road.

The deputies were responding to a burglary call at 1:00 am when the drunk driver's vehicle crossed the center line and struck the patrol car, killing both deputies instantly. The drunk driver was also killed in the crash.

Deputy Jacobus had served with the Monterey County Sheriff's Office for 22 months. She is survived by her parents and two sisters.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 1 year, 9 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Killed in crash

burglary, drunk driver, emergency response

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On this actual anniversary of your death I’d like to reiterate my previous reflection and say that your law enforcement family will always remember.

Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)

June 1, 2021

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