Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Friday, October 12, 2007
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: 7872
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: October 12, 2007
Weapon Used: Automobile; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Convicted of manslaughter
Officer Scott Bell was killed when a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver pulled out in front of his patrol car.
The officer was returning from a call on Heckscher Drive when a van traveling on New Berlin Road collided with his cruiser. Officer Bell's vehicle spun out of control and hit a power pole and burst into flames.
The suspect pleaded guilty to manslaughter on September 5, 2008, and was sentenced to three years probation and one year in the county jail.
Officer Bell was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office for 7 years. He is survived by his wife, mother, and brother.