Deputy Paul Winfield Mitchell

Deputy Paul Winfield Mitchell | Lake County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
Lake County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
Deputy Paul Winfield Mitchell

Lake County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

End of Watch Saturday, June 12, 1999

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Paul Winfield Mitchell

Deputy Paul Mitchell was killed in a single-car accident while responding to a call at 4:30 am.

During the response, his cruiser slid on wet pavement and struck a guardrail on Indiana 2 near Austin Street.

Deputy Mitchell had served with the Lake County Sheriff's Department for one year. He was survived by his parents, sister, and grandparents.

Bio

  • Age 24
  • Tour 1 year
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash

emergency response, single vehicle crash, weather

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Deputy Mitchell,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lake County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 12, 2024

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