Ventura County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Saturday, July 15, 1961
Add to My HeroesEarl Mendenhall
Deputy Sheriff Earl Mendenhall was killed in an automobile accident when a mentally ill prisoner he was transporting grabbed the wheel of his cruiser and caused it to veer into oncoming traffic.
Deputy Mendenhall was a WWII veteran.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 19 ReflectionsThis man was my grandfather he was my dads father. I wish I would have been able to meet him.
My father has gone to be with him in heaven. rest in peace grandpa and dad.
Mark Mendenhall
grandson
August 8, 2019
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