Alamo Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Wednesday, September 9, 1981
Add to My HeroesRay Wilson Jones
Chief of Police Ray Jones suffered a fatal heart attack following a struggle with a suspect he was attempting to arrest for domestic violence at a home on Mulberry Street.
He was able to subdue the subject and transported him to the Crockett County Jail, where a second altercation took place during the booking process. After the subject was turned over to deputies, Chief Jones left the jail to return to Alamo but suffered a heart attack as he drove away. His patrol vehicle left the roadway and came to rest in the parking lot of a nearby tractor dealership.
Chief Jones was a United States Army Korea War veteran and had served with the Alamo Police Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife, two sons, parents, and brother.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 9 years
- Badge A-1
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsChief Jones,
On today, the 42nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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