Sheriff Salvatore Frank "Tudie" Navarra, Decatur County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

Sheriff Salvatore Frank "Tudie" Navarra

Decatur County Sheriff's Department, Indiana

End of Watch Monday, May 29, 1961

Salvatore Frank "Tudie" Navarra

Sheriff Salvatore Navarra was killed in an automobile accident during a vehicle pursuit over two miles east of Clarksburg.

As the pursuit reached speeds of over 110 mph, Sheriff Navarra's vehicle flipped over as he took a curve. He was ejected through the windshield before being crushed by his squad car.

The 18-year-old suspect was being pursued at the request of his parole officer for gasoline theft. When he was apprehended a week later hiding in an attic, he threatened authorities with a hunting knife. He was taken into custody and charged with resisting arrest, reckless driving, driving without a license and failure to obey a police officer.

Sheriff Navarra had served with the Decatur County Sheriff's Department for nearly 2½ years.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 2 years, 5 months
Badge 16-1

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Charged

Most Recent Reflection

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Although we did not get to meet but I have heard so much about you I feel like I knew you. Grandpa, you have always been my hero and special to me even though we have never met. I try to honor your memory every day.

Granddaughter Alicia Hitchcock

March 13, 2018