Deputy Sheriff Jack Allerton Romeis, Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Jack Allerton Romeis

Alachua County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Monday, February 1, 1988

Add to My Heroes

Jack Allerton Romeis

Deputy Sheriff Jack Romeis succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile crash on January 5, 1988.

Deputy Romeis was pursuing two juveniles driving a stolen vehicle when he crashed into a tree on the University of Florida Campus. He was taken to Shands Hospital, where he never regained consciousness, and passed away on February 1, 1988.

The two suspects were arrested and convicted of third-degree murder. They were sentenced to seven years in prison and eight years probation.

Deputy Romeis was a United States Marine Corps Korean War veteran. He had served as a full-time deputy for five years and had previously served as a reserve deputy for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and two daughters.

Bio

Age 59
Tour 20 years
Badge 166
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Tuesday, January 5, 1988
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

juvenile offender, single vehicle crash, vehicle pursuit

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 21 Reflections

Deputy Sheriff Romeis,
On today, the 37th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC-especially during the Korean War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 1, 2025