Deputy Sheriff Earley Edward Blount, Sr., Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

Deputy Sheriff Earley Edward Blount, Sr.

Isle of Wight County Sheriff's Office, Virginia

End of Watch Saturday, November 8, 1969

Earley Edward Blount, Sr.

Deputy Sheriff Earley Blount was killed in an automobile accident while in pursuit of a man wanted for traffic violations.

During the pursuit the suspect forced Deputy Blount's patrol car off of the road and into a tree, causing fatal injuries.

Deputy Blount was the first black sheriff's deputy in Isle of Wight County and received the position after serving as a special police officer for one year.

Bio

Age 62
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

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I never had the chance to meet my Grandfather he was gone before I got here,but my dad told me all about him I love you grandpa even though I never met you

Andre Edward Moore
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March 7, 2018