Saginaw County Sheriff's Department, Michigan
End of Watch Friday, August 10, 1979
Add to My HeroesErnest J. Dankert
Deputy Dankert suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after struggling with a suspect. He was able to take the man into custody but collapsed moment later.
Deputy Dankert had served with the Saginaw County Sheriff's Department for 8 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 8 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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