Delaware County Sheriff's Office, Pennsylvania
End of Watch Monday, April 17, 1978
James J. Jardine, Jr.
Deputy Jardine collapsed and died from a heart attack he suffered while attempting to place a disorderly 17 year-old suspect in a detention area. Deputy Jardine was assigned to Delaware County Juvenile Court. The suspect continued to struggle as others attempted to administer life-saving procedures on Deputy Jardine.
The juvenile and two adult women were charged in the scuffle, but charges against the adult women were later dropped.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Jardine,
On today, the 36th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Delaware County. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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