Camden County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, August 28, 2000
Add to My HeroesCarlton Daniel Jenkins
Sergeant Carlton Jenkins was shot and killed after making a traffic stop of a robbery suspect on northbound I-95, near mile marker 19, at 12:39 am.
Sergeant Jenkins had stopped an older model vehicle in response to a bulletin put out by a neighboring jurisdiction in Florida. The vehicle was connected to several armed robberies that had happened earlier in the evening.
During the stop, Sergeant Jenkins ordered the suspect to exit and approach the rear of the vehicle. However, the suspect did not comply and stood in the doorway of the vehicle. Sergeant Jenkins repeated his order as the suspect reached inside the vehicle saying he was retrieving his license. He immediately turned and fired four shots at the officer. As Sergeant Jenkins was laying on the ground the suspect took his handgun and shot him in the head, killing him. The entire incident occurred in less than 20 seconds, 13 of which Sergeant Jenkins was being fired upon.
A passing truck driver witnessed part of the incident and called for help using Sergeant Jenkins' radio. The trucker was able to give a description of the vehicle and the suspect was arrested approximately four hours later. The man was sentenced to two life sentences plus 35 years without the possibility of parole.
Sergeant Jenkins had served with the Camden County Sheriff's Office for seven years and had previously served with the Kingsland Police Department and the United States Department of Defense - Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay Police Department. He had been recognized as Officer of the Year in 1999. He is survived by his wife and five children.
In August of 2010, the 28th day of August was declared to be Sergeant Carlton Daniel Jenkins Day in Camden County.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 1111
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 177 ReflectionsDan,
It seems like every year when it’s getting close to the anniversary of that dreadful night. Your memories calls to us. Your cousin , my husband, Billy Joe “ Joey” he will talk about y’all and what a great person you were. The short times we had together proved that to be true. Joey and I were expecting our son at the time of your death and decided to give him your name for his middle name. We loved you and respect the price you paid. We miss you always.
Your cousins wife Tanya Fife
Tanya Fife
Cousins wife
July 12, 2021
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