Kern County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Sunday, September 12, 2004
Add to My HeroesDaniel Lee Archuleta
Deputy Daniel Archuleta was killed in an automobile accident on Tupman Road while responding to assist a deputy at a fight call.
Deputy Archuleta's patrol car flipped over during the response. Another deputy came upon the accident minutes later. Deputy Archuleta was pronounced dead at the scene.
Deputy Archuleta had served with the Kern County Sheriff's Department for two years and had previously served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for two years. He is survived by his wife and two young daughters, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 920
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 354 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Archuleta.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 6, 2022
Recent LODD Deaths

Lieutenant Allen "Noochie" Credeur
Rayne Police Department, LA
EOW: May 5, 2025

Special Deputy Sheriff Larry Henderson, Jr.
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office, OH
EOW: May 2, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Brandon Ray Sikes
Columbia County Sheriff's Office, GA
EOW: April 26, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Jesse Perez
Dawson County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: April 22, 2025

Captain Helio Armando Garcia, III
South Fulton Police Department, GA
EOW: April 16, 2025

Deputy Sheriff Melissa Pollard
Wood County Sheriff's Office, TX
EOW: April 9, 2025

Deputy Sheriff William May
Walton County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: April 2, 2025

Police Officer Osmar Rodarte
Marysville Police Department, CA
EOW: March 26, 2025

Sergeant Grant J. Candies
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office, LA
EOW: March 23, 2025