Corporal Joseph W. Jarreau, Jr., West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

Corporal Joseph W. Jarreau, Jr.

West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana

End of Watch Saturday, November 23, 1985

Joseph W. Jarreau, Jr.

Corporal Joseph Jarreau was killed when his patrol car was struck by a vehicle being operated by an intoxicated driver.

Corporal Jarreau was on patrol when a DWI driver crossed the yellow line. As Corporal Jarreau was trying to avoid the wreck by turning into a driveway, the DWI driver hit him broadside. Corporal Jarreau died from his injuries. The driver was apprehended and sentenced to five years in prison.

Corporal Jarreau had served with the agency for nine years and was survived by his wife and eight children.

Bio

Age 49
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to five years in prison.

Most Recent Reflection

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 24th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater

November 24, 2009