Deputy Sheriff Ruby Ann Rainault

Ruby Ann Rainault

Deputy Ruby Rainault was killed in an automobile accident while on duty. She was making a U-turn on Route 2 to help a stranded motorist when her patrol car was broadsided by a truck.

Deputy Rainault is survived by her husband, who is also an Essex County deputy sheriff.

The Essex County Sheriff's Department has only six part-time deputies and does not normally perform law enforcement duties because of a lack of funds.