Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Wednesday, November 9, 1983
Joanne Couzynse
Deputy Joanne Couzynse succumbed to injuries received three months earlier when she was struck by a drunk driver while writing a traffic ticket. After striking her, the suspect fled the scene but was later apprehended.
The driver was charged with negligent homicide.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Incident Date Sunday, August 14, 1983
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Charged with negligent homicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 53 ReflectionsNot sure how this came up on my computer today. I read all of the beautiful tributes to Joanne and remember her as a good friend in high school. My dad, Chief Gibbs, spoke so highly of her when he called to let me know what happened. It is very apparent that she was loved and never forgotten. Linda Gibbs Whitt
Linda Gibbs Whitt, Friend
High school friend
December 13, 2018
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