Sheriff Thompson Brooks Simkins

Sheriff Thompson Brooks Simkins | Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Florida
Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Florida
Sheriff Thompson Brooks Simkins

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, December 29, 1899

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Thompson Brooks Simkins

Sheriff Thompson Simkins was shot and killed while he and his deputies attempted to arrest a man for murder.

The suspect was shot and killed by the other deputies.

Sheriff Simkins had been with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for 13 years and was survived by his wife and five children. He is buried in the Roseland Cemetery in Monticello, Florida.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour 13 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed
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Remembering Sheriff Tom Simkins and his loved ones, as well as the members of the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The late sheriff was clearly a "deputy's sheriff" and great lawman. His memory is not lost and his sacrifice to the citizens of Florida not forgotten.

Gary L. Howze, Director
Florida Office of the Attorney General

December 28, 2022

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