Barbour County Sheriff's Department, Alabama
End of Watch Wednesday, August 1, 1990
Add to My HeroesWalter A. Sutton
Deputy Walter Sutton and Captain Ted Dotson of the Eufaula Police Department were killed in a plane crash while conducting a flight to search for marijuana.
Deputy Sutton had served with the Barbour County Sheriff's Department for 3.5 years. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 3 years, 6 months
- Badge 609
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsDeputy Sutton and I went to Montgomery Police Academy in 1987 . It's so sad that this happened to not only a Brother, but a friend. I was shot twice in the line of duty in 2018 and had to retire. My perpetrator was also killed in our exchange of gunfire. God bless you and your family and Department knowing you are not forgotten Brother
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