Deputy Sheriff Franklin Jay Minnie, Sr., Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

Deputy Sheriff Franklin Jay Minnie, Sr.

Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1997

Franklin Jay Minnie, Sr.

Deputy Franklin Minnie was killed in an accident as he was pursuing a trespassing suspect. As Deputy Minnie was passing a tractor trailer, a piece of debris struck his motorcycle, causing him to lose control when he struck the median.

Deputy Minnie was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Not available
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Frank worked for me on several shifts when I was a watch commander. He was always one of the hardest workers on the shift and loved working traffic. Prior to coming to our agency he had also worked for LAPD and Nye County SO (Nevada). I remember one night he was arresting a man at his home on an assault and his dog attacked Frank. Frank fought the dog off, arrested its owner and didn't get stitched up until he had dropped his prisoner off at booking. Frank was a great cop and will always be sorely missed all who knew him. He also loved motorcycles and liked being a motor officer, having come by and allowing my young son to sit on his bike--thanks Frank for always being there...

Jim Lopey, Assistant Sheriff (Ret)
Washoe County Sheriff's Office and Nevada DPS

October 16, 2017