Trumann Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 17 years
Badge Number: 1
Cause of Death: Accidental
Date of Incident: January 27, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Chief Larry Blagg was killed when he was struck by a falling tree branch while assisting with cleanup efforts following a winter storm.
He was moving fallen branches when a large branch covered with ice broke and fell, causing him to go into cardiac arrest. He passed away while being transported to a local hospital.
Chief Blagg had served with the Trumann Police Department for 17 years. He is survived by his wife, son, parents, and four siblings.