Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, July 5, 1930
Add to My HeroesSanford A. Pruett
Deputy Pruett was intentionally stuck and killed by the driver of an auto which he, four other Cleveland County Sheriff's Deputies and a United States Federal Revenue Officer had stopped. Deputy Pruett was assisting the federal officer in apprehending a bootlegger. After stopping the suspects vehicle, the officers approached. As they approached the vehicle, the driver put the vehicle in reverse and attempted to strike the officers. Deputy Pruett was struck and killed as he pushed another officer clear of the oncoming car.
The driver of the vehicle and three passengers were arrested and charged with manslaughter, but those charges were later dismissed by a District Judge.
Deputy Pruett had served with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Department for six years and was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Charges dismissed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 13 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Pruett,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Cleveland County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P:
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United States Border Patrol
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