Deputy Sheriff William Jerold Zak

William Jerold Zak

Deputy William Zak suffered a fatal heart attack after breaking up a fight and attempting to arrest the participants.

He was working a secondary employment job a nightclub when he was informed of a fight in progress. He responded with another deputy and broke up the fight, but collapsed immediately afterwards and died at the scene.

The subject involved was charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct.

Deputy Zak is survived by his wife and two children.