Ross County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Add to My HeroesLawrence M. Barnes, Sr.
Reserve Deputy Lawrence Barnes was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while directing traffic at the scene of an accident on US 50 west of Chillicothe.
The officer had served with the Ross County Sheriff's Office as a regular deputy and a reserve deputy for 30 years. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 65
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 146 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Reserve Deputy Lawrence M. Barnes, Sr. of the Ross County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 68 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
October 18, 2022
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