Deputy Sheriff Derek Paul Ward

Deputy Sheriff Derek Paul Ward | Allegany County Sheriff's Department, New York
Allegany County Sheriff's Department, New York
Deputy Sheriff Derek Paul Ward

Allegany County Sheriff's Department, New York

End of Watch Saturday, July 3, 2004

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Derek Paul Ward

Deputy Ward succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile crash the previous night.

The driver of a vehicle ran a stop sign at the intersection of Route 243 and Buffalo Street and struck Deputy Ward's patrol car.

Deputy Ward had served with the Allegany County Sheriff's Department for six years and also served as a part-time officer for the Angelica Police Department. He is survived by his expectant wife and 3-year-old daughter. His son was born in December 2004.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge 1535

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
  • Incident Date Friday, July 2, 2004

vehicle crash

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20 years Uncle D…… this day never gets easier, love and miss you so much. Reminiscing on all of those shoulder rides I’d get when you’d steal from my dad….. Keep teaching all those new angels up there, see you soon ❤️

Brianna Ward
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July 3, 2024

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