Lance Corporal Jonathan Wade Parker, South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

Lance Corporal Jonathan Wade Parker

South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina

End of Watch Monday, May 16, 2005

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Jonathan Wade Parker

Trooper Jonathan Parker was killed when his patrol car was deliberately rammed during a vehicle pursuit of a robbery suspect near the intersection of Highway 527 and Highway 378.

The suspect had robbed a convenience store at a truck stop on I-95 earlier in the morning and was being pursued by Clarendon County deputies and Manning police officers.

Trooper Parker, who was ahead of the pursuit, had stopped his patrol car on the shoulder of the highway to wait for the pursuit to reach his location. It is believed that the suspect intentionally drove into the patrol car, causing it to burst into flames. The suspect attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended at the scene.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life without parole. He was sentenced to an additional 25 years for failure to stop.

Trooper Parker had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for 5 years and had previously served with the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. He is survived by his wife, parents, brother, and four sisters.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 5 years
Badge 779

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Sentenced to life

vehicle pursuit

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Lance Corporal Parker,

I’m not sure if anyone has told you yet or not but the Highway Patrol named their troop one K9 after you. I had the privilege of being K9 Parker’s last handler before he was retired. One of the things that I always reflected on as his handler was that my son was born on May 16th. My son’s birthday and being Parker’s handler was a constant reminder of where my partner’s name came from, and there wasn’t a day on duty that I didn’t think of you. I want to thank you for that. As little of a consolation as it may be to your loved ones, I want them to know that your memory continues to live on. Retired K9 Parker is currently enjoying the best benefits any trooper could hope for. He loves playing with his toys, gets free food and housing, free medical care and all the love I can give him.
I want you and your family to know that I hope I’m doing my best in giving the K9 named in your honor the best life he can live. And that you will never be forgotten.
- Sgt. William Bryan Allen
wallen@caycesc.gov

L/Cpl William Allen
SCHP (Former, now a Sgt. w/ Cayce PD)

June 26, 2025