Monterey County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, June 1, 1980
Add to My HeroesCraig L. Knox
Deputy Sheriff Craig Knox and Deputy Sheriff Jerralee Jacobus 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 accident.
Deputy Knox was survived by his expectant wife.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Killed in accident
Related LODD Deaths
Deputy Sheriff Jerralee J. Jacobus
Monterey County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: June 1, 1980
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsRest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 26, 2020
Recent LODD Deaths
Lieutenant Jeff Bain
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: January 3, 2021
Correctional Officer David A. Christensen
Washington State Department of Corrections, WA
EOW: December 29, 2020
Lieutenant John Reynolds
Garden Grove Police Department, CA
EOW: January 17, 2021
Corrections Officer Joseph A. Martini
Ulster County Sheriff's Office, NY
EOW: January 17, 2021
Police Officer Arturo Villegas
Alamo Police Department, GA
EOW: January 10, 2021
Deputy Sheriff Jon Melvin
Grant County Sheriff's Office, WA
EOW: December 11, 2020
Deputy Sheriff Adam Gibson
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: January 18, 2021
Police Officer Brandon Stalker
Toledo Police Department, OH
EOW: January 18, 2021
Police Officer Jay Hughes
Kalispel Tribal Police Department, TR
EOW: January 6, 2021