DeQueen Police Department, Arkansas
End of Watch Thursday, July 5, 1984
Add to My HeroesHerman E. Jones, Sr.
Patrolman Herman Jones, Captain William Mills, Patrolman William Gilham, and Sergeant Roy Brewer were all killed in a head-on automobile crash while en route to attend the funeral of Trooper Louis Bryant of the Arkansas State Police. Trooper Bryant had been shot and killed in the line of duty six days earlier.
Patrolman Jones had served with the DeQueen Police Department for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsPatrolman Jones,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of DeQueen. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 5, 2024
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