Clay County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Wednesday, March 20, 1929
Add to My HeroesLouis H. Dayton
Deputy Louis Dayton died as the result of being severely beaten while conducting an investigation into illegal liquor manufacturing behind a building. A suspect attacked and severely beat him. He was able to make it home where he died a short time later.
Deputy Dayton had served with the agency for 20 years.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace Deputy Sheriff Dayton.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
October 26, 2021
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