Police Officer Rueben Isaac Jones, Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida

Police Officer Rueben Isaac Jones

Miami-Dade Police Department, Florida

End of Watch Monday, October 5, 1998

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Rueben Isaac Jones

Police Officer Ruben Jones died approximately one month after being struck by a vehicle while on his police motorcycle on Northwest 199th Street.

He was working at the Miami Dolphins game when the crash occurred. He was driving behind a Chevy Blazer, which suddenly made a U-turn in front of him, causing him to strike the driver's side door. Officer Jones was airlifted to a local hospital, where he remained until he passed away on October 5, 1998.

Officer Jones was a United States Air Force Vietnam War veteran and had served in law enforcement for 26 years. He was the Citizens' Crime Watch Officer of the Year in 1983. He is survived by his two sons and two daughters.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 26 years
Badge 1202
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Sunday, September 13, 1998

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RIP Rueben! Vietnam War Veteran who returned and selflessly served the people of Miami-Dade County and gave his life in order that others might live 26 years ago.

Robert D. Foreman/Retired Sergeant
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