Deputy Sheriff Jerralee J. Jacobus, Monterey County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Jerralee J. Jacobus

Monterey County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1980

Jerralee J. Jacobus

Deputy Sheriff Jerralee Jacobus and Deputy Sheriff Craig Knox were killed when their patrol car was struck head-on by a drunk driver.

The deputies were responding to a burglary call when the drunk's vehicle crossed the center line and struck the patrol car, killing both deputies instantly. The drunk driver was also killed in the crash.

Deputy Jacobus had served with the Monterey County Sheriff's Department for 22 months. She is survived by her parents and two sisters.

Bio

Age 24
Tour 1 year, 9 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Killed in accident

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Time may have passed but you are not forgotten. I believe as long as someone remembers you or speaks your name, you are still with us.
Thank you for your heroism.
GOD Bless

Detention Officer A.Zambito
Texas

June 1, 2015