Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, West Virginia
End of Watch Monday, September 20, 1926
Add to My HeroesJacob Strider Moler
Sheriff Jacob Moler suffered a fatal heart attack following a vehicle pursuit of liquor smugglers in Sheperdstown, West Virginia. He and two Sheperdstown police officers had chased the vehicle several miles until it crashed. He collapsed as he approached the vehicle.
Eighteen gallons of liquor were found in the car and the occupants were arrested.
Sheriff Moler had previously served in the state legislature and as the mayor of Sheperdstown.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
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