Chief of Police Sheridan O. Caton, Elk Lick Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

Chief of Police Sheridan O. Caton

Elk Lick Township Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Sunday, July 11, 2004

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Sheridan O. Caton

Chief Sheridan Caton was killed when his patrol car was struck by another vehicle while he was engaged in a pursuit.

Chief Caton was assisting the Confluence Police Department and the Summit Township Police Department during a pursuit. Approximately nine minutes into the pursuit, the Confluence officer lost sight of the suspect's vehicle. Chief Caton was traveling on Listonburg Road in Addison Township when a vehicle struck his vehicle at a high rate of speed. Chief Caton was killed in the collision.

In June 2007, the suspect was convicted of charges in connection with Chief Caton's death and sentenced to 3 to 10 years in prison.

Chief Caton had served with the Elk Lick Township Police Department for 10 years and had previously served with the Myersdale Police Department for 30 years. He is survived by his son, daughter, four grandchildren, five sisters, and two brothers.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 40 years
Badge 2

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Sentenced to 10 years

vehicle pursuit

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Chief Caton,
On today, the 20th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Elk Lick Township. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 11, 2024