Deputy Sheriff James Lee Clarius

James Lee Clarius

Deputy Clarius was killed while involved in a struggle with an armed robbery suspect. During the struggle the suspect was able to gain control of his service weapon and shot him four times.

Deputy Clarius was found in the street by a resident approximately ten minutes after the incident. The suspect turned himself in three days later. He was convicted of first degree murder on April 27, 1999, and sentenced to life in prison.

Deputy Clarius had served with the agency for 9 years. He is survived by his wife and two young sons.