Deputy Sheriff Dewey Rickles

Deputy Sheriff Dewey Rickles | Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama
Deputy Sheriff Dewey Rickles

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, Alabama

End of Watch Wednesday, April 14, 1948

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Dewey Rickles

Deputy Rickles was shot and killed as he responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence near Morris, Alabama. As he entered the home he was shot three times when a man opened fire with a rifle. Minutes later a fellow officer shot and killed the suspect.

Deputy Rickles was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle; .22 caliber
  • Offender Shot and killed
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My greatest respects for your service. Have always admired you and always will. Being the son of lester ray rickles grandson of Roy rickels of Kimberly al. Dad was in the air force for a long time I never grew up in al. But the name Dewey rickles has always be there for me. Thanks for watching out for me from heaven. I know u are there. So much I have missed in my heritage. Godspeed

Captain billy ray rickles

January 12, 2022

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