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Joseph Robert Tinoco
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 01/13/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Chicago
County : Cook
State : Illinois
Agency : Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2022, Cook County Sheriff’s Police Deputy Joseph Robert Tinoco died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as a veteran member of the Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department and lists his end of watch as January 13, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://beta.odmp.org/officer/26509-deputy-sheriff-joseph-robert-tinoco
Michael E. German
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/13/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Prairie City
County : Jasper
State : Iowa
Agency : Prairie City Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2022, Prairie City Police Chief Michael E. German died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP confirms his end of watch as January 13, 2022 and identifies him as chief of the Prairie City Police Department. Reporting also notes he had more than 28 years of law enforcement service and had served with multiple Iowa agencies before becoming chief in Prairie City.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25877-chief-of-police-michael-e-german
Jeffrey Allen Pierce
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/13/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Albuquerque
County : Bernalillo
State : New Mexico
Agency : Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/13/2022, Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center Captain Jeffrey Allen Pierce died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as a longtime corrections official with the Bernalillo County Metropolitan Detention Center and lists his end of watch as January 13, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26366-captain-jeffrey-allen-pierce
V. Mark A. Loecken
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/12/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Huntsville
County : Walker
State : Texas
Agency : Texas Department of Criminal Justice – Correctional Institutions Division
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/12/2022, Texas Department of Criminal Justice Corrections Officer V. Mark A. Loecken died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as assigned to the Correctional Institutions Division and lists his end of watch as January 12, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25911-corrections-officer-v-mark-a-loecken
Brian R. Shields
Age :51
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/11/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Aurora
County : Kane
State : Illinois
Agency : Aurora Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/11/2022, Aurora Police Officer Brian R. Shields died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as a longtime member of the Aurora Police Department and lists his end of watch as January 11, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26074-police-officer-brian-r-shields
Fernando Uriel Arroyos
Age :27
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 01/10/2022
Location : 1700 block of E 87th St
City : Los Angeles
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : LAPD
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Killed off-duty during attempted robbery
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
LAPD Officer Fernando Arroyos was shot and killed when three men attempted to rob him in the 1700 block of East 87th Street after he and his girlfriend had stopped to look at a house that was for sale. Officer Arroyos was taken to a local hospital where he died.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25864-police-officer-ii-fernando-uriel-arroyos
Diane Gonzalez
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/10/2022
Location : East+Chapel St
City : New Haven
County : New Haven
State : Connecticut
Agency : New Haven PD
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed on duty when 2 patrol cars collided
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police Officer Diane Gonzalez on September 10th, 2008, collided with Sergeant Scott Aponte's patrol car while responding to a domestic violence call of East Street and Chapel Street as they both responded to the same call. Sergeant Aponte was killed in the crash, and Officer Gonzalez suffered a traumatic brain injury, causing her to slip into a coma. She died later.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25860-police-officer-diane-gonzalez
Dario Scott Aponte
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/10/2022
Location : Not Disclosed
City : New Haven
County : New Haven
State : Connecticut
Agency : New Haven PD
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Killed when 2 patrol cars collided
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
Police Officer Diane Gonzalez on September 10th, 2008, collided with Sergeant Scott Aponte's patrol car while responding to a domestic violence call of East Street and Chapel Street as they both responded to the same call. Sergeant Aponte was killed in the crash, and Officer Gonzalez suffered a traumatic brain injury, causing her to slip into a coma. She died later.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/19549-sergeant-dario-scott-aponte
Janell L. Visser
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/09/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Tuscumbia
County : Miller
State : Missouri
Agency : Miller County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/09/2022, Miller County Sheriff’s Office Detention Sergeant Janell L. Visser died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as assigned to the detention division and lists his end of watch as January 9, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25875-detention-sergeant-janell-l-visser
Michael Queeney
Age :56
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/08/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Joliet
County : Will
State : Illinois
Agency : Will County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/08/2022, Will County Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Queeney died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as assigned to civil process at the Will County Courthouse and lists his end of watch as January 8, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25862-deputy-sheriff-michael-queeney
Joseph J. Panarese
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/07/2022
Location : Unknown
City : New York
County : New York
State : New York
Agency : New York Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/07/2022, NYPD Captain Joseph J. Panarese died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as a 28-year veteran of the New York Police Department and lists his end of watch as January 7, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/27754-captain-joseph-j-panarese
Reginald Kamal Smith
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/07/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Wilson
County : Wilson
State : North Carolina
Agency : Wilson Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/07/2022, Wilson Police Captain Reginald Kamal Smith died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as a longtime member of the Wilson Police Department and lists his end of watch as January 7, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/25859-captain-reginald-kamal-smith
Richard Lynn Tostenson
Age :63
Gender :Male
Race : Unknown
Date : 01/06/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Newnan
County : Coweta
State : Georgia
Agency : Newnan Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/06/2022, Newnan Police Officer Richard Lynn Tostenson died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty after exposure while working a Newnan High School basketball game. ODMP identifies him as a longtime member of the Newnan Police Department and lists his end of watch as January 6, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25855-police-officer-richard-lynn-tostenson
Bruce Eckhoff
Age :52
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/05/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Sacramento
County : Sacramento
State : California
Agency : U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/05/2022, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection Officer Bruce Eckhoff died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty while assigned to Sacramento International Airport. ODMP identifies him as a CBP officer with the Office of Field Operations and lists his end of watch as January 5, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
Jesus Delaluz “Chuy” Lara III
Age :44
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 01/04/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Casa Grande
County : Pinal
State : Arizona
Agency : Casa Grande Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Officer died from COVID-19 contracted on duty
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/04/2022, Casa Grande Police Officer Jesus Delaluz “Chuy” Lara III died from complications of COVID-19 contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as a member of the Casa Grande Police Department and lists his end of watch as January 4, 2022.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25883-police-officer-jesus-delaluz-chuy-lara-iii
David Leroy Ingle
Age :64
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/04/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Iola
County : Allen
State : Kansas
Agency : Iola Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Job-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/04/2022, Iola Police Department officer David Leroy Ingle died from COVID-19 that ODMP lists as contracted in the line of duty. ODMP identifies him as a police officer with the Iola Police Department in Kansas. ODMP also notes that he was a United States Army veteran who served 12 years and had served in law enforcement for 44 years.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25923-police-officer-david-leroy-ingle
Bryan Vannatta
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/03/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Unknown
County : Curry
State : New Mexico
Agency : Curry County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/03/2022, Curry County Sheriff’s Deputy Bryan Vannatta died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving in the line of duty. Reporting identified him as a third-generation law-enforcement officer who had previously worked for a federal agency before returning to serve his home community in eastern New Mexico.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25840-deputy-sheriff-bryan-vannatta
Joseph Anthony Tripoli
Age :53
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 01/03/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Chicago
County : Cook
State : Illinois
Agency : Chicago Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/03/2022, Chicago Police Detective Joseph Anthony Tripoli died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Chicago Police Department for 27 years and was identified in obituary reporting as a devoted father of three and longtime Chicago resident.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26487-detective-joseph-anthony-tripoli
Christopher Dwayne Gibson
Age :54
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 01/02/2022
Location : Unknown
City : Dallas
County : Dallas
State : Texas
Agency : Dallas Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 01/02/2022, Dallas Police Officer Christopher Dwayne Gibson died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Dallas Police Department for over two decades and spent years assigned as a school resource officer at Lake Highlands High School in Richardson ISD, where students and staff described him as a constant presence on campus. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25850-police-officer-christopher-gibson
Shane Henry Bartek
Age :25
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/31/2021
Location : 4298 Rocky River Drive
City : Cleveland
County : Cuyahoga
State : Ohio
Agency : Cleveland Division of Police
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Felonious assault
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/31/2021, Cleveland Police Patrol Officer Shane H. Bartek was in the parking lot of the Cross Creek Gardens apartments at 4298 Rocky River Drive when a female approached and attempted to carjack him. During the struggle, Bartek attempted to disarm her and was shot twice. Responders transported him to Fairview Hospital, where he died from his injuries. He had been appointed to the Cleveland Division of Police in August 2019, served in the 5th District, and was described by family as outgoing, kind, and devoted to helping others. The suspect fled but was later arrested and charged with aggravated murder.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.clevelandpolicemuseum.org/heroes/heroes-roll-call-patrol-officer-shane-h-bartek-18/
Thomas Edward Stanley
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/31/2021
Location : 10333 El Camino Real
City : Atascadero
County : San Luis Obispo
State : California
Agency : Atascadero State Hospital Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/31/2021, Sergeant Thomas Edward Stanley died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Department of State Hospitals–Atascadero in Atascadero, California. He began his law enforcement career in 1999 and remained assigned to the hospital police department at the time of his death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26081-sergeant-thomas-edward-stanley
Barbara A. Taylor-Burnette
Age :
Gender :Female
Race : Black
Date : 12/30/2021
Location : Unknown
City : New York City
County : New York
State : New York
Agency : New York City Police Department
Cause of Death : Job-Related Illness
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/30/2021, NYPD Detective Barbara A. Taylor-Burnette died from illnesses contracted during rescue and recovery operations following the September 11 attacks. She grew up in the Williamsburg Houses in Brooklyn, joined the NYPD on July 11, 1988, worked in the 73rd Precinct during a period of heavy gun violence, later served undercover in the Narcotics Division, earned her detective shield in 1999, and finished her career in the Intelligence Division’s Operations and Analysis Section. She was survived by her husband, retired NYPD Lt. Lebro Burnette, three daughters, and a son.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://nycdetectives.org/honor-roll/barbara-a-taylor-burnette/
Gary Lynn Bean
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/30/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Morrilton
County : Conway
State : Arkansas
Agency : Conway County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/30/2021, Conway County Detention Officer Gary Lynn Bean died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Conway County Detention Center in Morrilton, Arkansas.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25856-detention-officer-gary-lynn-bean
Brian L. Vogel
Age :61
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/30/2021
Location : International Bridge 900 Plaza
City : Sault Ste. Marie
County : Chippewa
State : Michigan
Agency : U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/30/2021, CBP Officer Brian L. Vogel died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Sault Ste. Marie Port of Entry in Michigan. He had served about 19 years at the Sault Ste. Marie crossing and previously served in the U.S. Army and National Guard.
SOURCE LINKS :
Marlene Roberta Rittmanic
Age :49
Gender :Female
Race : White
Date : 12/29/2021
Location : 411 S. Kennedy Drive
City : Bradley
County : Kankakee
State : Illinois
Agency : Bradley Police Department
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Felonious assault
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/29/2021, Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic responded with another officer to a report of dogs barking inside a room at the Comfort Inn at 411 S. Kennedy Drive in Bradley. Inside, a man shot both officers. Rittmanic died from her injuries. She had served with the Bradley Police Department for over 20 years and was known locally for her work with community programs and youth outreach. Authorities later arrested two people in connection with the killing and prosecutors filed murder charges.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25853-sergeant-marlene-roberta-rittmanic
Richard Carchia
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/29/2021
Location : 16 Howard Avenue
City : Cranston
County : Providence
State : Rhode Island
Agency : Rhode Island Department of Corrections
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/29/2021, Rhode Island Department of Corrections Officer Richard Carchia died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving at the Minimum Security Facility at 16 Howard Avenue in Cranston.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26016-correctional-officer-richard-carchia
Wayne “Butch” Nowell Jr.
Age :65
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/29/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Meridian
County : Bosque
State : Texas
Agency : Meridian Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/29/2021, Meridian Police Officer Wayne “Butch” Nowell Jr. died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Meridian Police Department since October 2021 and had worked in law enforcement since 1986.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25874-police-officer-wayne-butch-nowell-jr
Matthew David Mitchell
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/29/2021
Location : Unknown
City : South Vienna
County : Clark
State : Ohio
Agency : South Vienna Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/29/2021, South Vienna Police Corporal Matthew David Mitchell died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26868-corporal-matthew-david-mitchell
ean Ian Riley
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/29/2021
Location : Interstate 64 near mile marker 115
City : Unknown
County : Wayne
State : Illinois
Agency : Wayne County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : Gunshot
Event : Felonious assault
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/29/2021, Wayne County Sheriff’s Deputy Sean Ian Riley suffered fatal gunshot wounds after stopping to assist a motorist along Interstate 64 near mile marker 115. He was remembered as humble and selfless, devoted to his family, and committed to helping others; he left behind his wife and three children.
SOURCE LINKS :
Christopher Former
Age :49
Gender :Male
Race : Black
Date : 12/29/2021
Location : 1521 Bonita Bluff Court
City : Ruskin
County : Hillsborough
State : Florida
Agency : Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO)
Cause of Death : Suicide
Event : Suicide under police duress
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On December 29, 2021, at approximately 7:00 p.m., deputies from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call from a family member of Deputy Christopher Former. The family member reported that Former had made suicidal threats during a phone call. Deputies arrived at his residence on Bonita Bluff Court in Ruskin, Florida, and made brief contact with him. Former then barricaded himself inside the home and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tampabay.com/news/2021/12/30/deputy-dies-by-suicide-at-ruskin-home-hillsborough-sheriffs-office-says
https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/hillsborough-deputy-dies-by-suicide-in-ruskin-home
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/region-hillsborough/hillsborough-county-deputy-dies-by-suicide-in-ruskin
John D. Luck
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/28/2021
Location : 1730 Prospect Court
City : Jefferson City
County : Cole
State : Missouri
Agency : Missouri Department of Corrections
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/28/2021, Missouri Department of Corrections Parole Officer John D. Luck died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while serving with the Division of Probation and Parole, District 4C, in Jefferson City.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/reflections/26204-parole-officer-john-d-luck
Sterling David Heinbaugh Jr.
Age :58
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/28/2021
Location : 1804 Opportunity Avenue
City : Chambersburg
County : Franklin
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Franklin County Jail
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/28/2021, Franklin County Jail Corrections Officer Sterling David Heinbaugh Jr. died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while supervising detainees at the jail in Chambersburg. He had served with the Franklin County Jail for about 1½ years and previously worked in corrections in Maryland for approximately 20 years. He was survived by his companion, three children, and two grandchildren.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25838-corrections-officer-sterling-david-heinbaugh-jr
Gregory Michael Santangelo
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/28/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Frederick
County : Frederick
State : Maryland
Agency : Frederick Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/28/2021, Frederick Police Officer Gregory Michael Santangelo died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25871-police-officer-gregory-michael-santangelo
Jeffrey Turner
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/27/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Pontotoc
County : Pontotoc
State : Mississippi
Agency : Pontotoc Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/27/2021, Pontotoc Police Sergeant Jeffrey Turner died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served three years with the Pontotoc Police Department after previously serving about 15 years with the Sherman Police Department. He was survived by his wife, son, and mother.
SOURCE LINKS :
Christopher M. Mortensen
Age :45
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/27/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Wilkes-Barre
County : Luzerne
State : Pennsylvania
Agency : Wilkes-Barre Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/27/2021, Wilkes-Barre Police Sergeant Christopher M. Mortensen died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Wilkes-Barre Police Department for about 20 years and previously worked in patrol, as a K-9 handler, and later as a supervisor and instructor in several departmental roles. He was survived by his wife and son.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25830-sergeant-christopher-m-mortensen
Matthew A. Vogel
Age :50
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/27/2021
Location : 257 Cornelison Avenue
City : Jersey City
County : Hudson
State : New Jersey
Agency : Hudson County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/27/2021, Hudson County Sheriff’s Office Lieutenant Matthew A. Vogel died from complications after contracting COVID-19 while working in the Operations Division at 257 Cornelison Avenue in Jersey City. He served with the Hudson County Sheriff’s Office for 22 years and had worked as a SWAT commander and in multiple specialized assignments during his career. He is survived by his mother, stepfather, and brother.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25815-lieutenant-matthew-a-vogel
David William Myers Jr.
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/27/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Manassas
County : Prince William
State : Virginia
Agency : Prince William County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/27/2021, Prince William County Sheriff’s Deputy David William Myers Jr. died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/26411-deputy-sheriff-david-william-myers-jr
Jayme Williams
Age :41
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/27/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Grand Rapids
County : Itasca
State : Minnesota
Agency : Itasca County Sheriff’s Office
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/27/2021, Itasca County Sheriff’s Deputy Jayme Williams died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served eight years with the Itasca County Sheriff’s Office and previously served five years with the Leech Lake Tribal Police. Reporting identified him as 41 years old and said he is survived by his wife and three children.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25873-deputy-sheriff-jayme-williams
Miguel Eladio “Mike” Sanchez
Age :
Gender :Male
Race : Latinx
Date : 12/27/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Amarillo
County : Potter
State : Texas
Agency : Amarillo Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/27/2021, Amarillo Police Corporal Miguel Eladio “Mike” Sanchez died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He had served with the Amarillo Police Department for 16 years and was survived by his wife, five children, mother, and brother.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25829-corporal-miguel-eladio-mike-sanchez
James Earl Dement Jr.
Age :57
Gender :Male
Race : White
Date : 12/27/2021
Location : Unknown
City : Friendswood
County : Galveston
State : Texas
Agency : Friendswood Police Department
Cause of Death : COVID-19
Event : Duty-related illness
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 12/27/2021, Friendswood Police Sergeant James Earl Dement Jr. died from complications after contracting COVID-19 in the line of duty. He served more than two decades with the Friendswood Police Department after joining in 1999, working as a patrol officer, D.A.R.E. officer, and patrol supervisor, and was promoted to sergeant in 2017.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.odmp.org/officer/25846-sergeant-james-earl-dement-jr