Forrest County Sheriff's Office, Mississippi
End of Watch: Wednesday, December 15, 1976
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle
Date of Incident: December 15, 1976
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Watts was killed in an accident when his car collided with another car operated by a 50-year-old man who was critically injured. He was charged with manslaughter by culpable negligence.
Deputy Watts had served with the Forrest County Sheriff's Office for 3 months and was survived by his two children.