Deputy Sheriff Monte Leroy Matthews

Deputy Sheriff Monte Leroy Matthews | Adams County Sheriff's Department, Idaho
Adams County Sheriff's Department, Idaho
Deputy Sheriff Monte Leroy Matthews

Adams County Sheriff's Department, Idaho

End of Watch Monday, July 6, 2009

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Monte Leroy Matthews

Deputy Sheriff Leroy Matthews was killed when his patrol car collided with a minivan as he patrolled Highway 95 in the area of Tamarack, Idaho. His patrol car crossed the center line and struck the minivan head-on.

Deputy Matthews had served with the Adams County Sheriff's Department for five years and had previously served with the Grangeville Police Department.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge 2309

Incident Details

  • Cause Automobile crash
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Scripture assures us that, “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called [children] of God.” Matthew 5:9 ESV and “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 ESV.

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