Essex County Sheriff's Department, Vermont
End of Watch Monday, November 24, 2003
Add to My HeroesRuby Ann Rainault
Deputy Ruby Rainault was killed in an automobile crash on U.S. Route 2. She was making a U-turn 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.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour Not available
- Badge Essex 9
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 93 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Rainault, it has been 21 years since you were taken from us. Northern New England law enforcement continues to serve and protect and make life secure for our part of the country. I honor your years of law enforcement service to the citizens of Essex County.
Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH
November 25, 2024
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