Deputy Sheriff C. Anthony Rakes, Marion County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff C. Anthony Rakes

Marion County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Wednesday, November 14, 2012

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C. Anthony Rakes

Deputy Sheriff Anthony Rakes was shot and killed after stopping behind a vehicle that stopped in the middle of U.S. 68, near Lebanon, at approximately 2:00 am.

As the deputy was approaching the car, the driver shot him with a small caliber handgun.

The subject fled in his vehicle but was arrested a short time later by members of the Kentucky State Police and Campbellsville Police Department.

Deputy Rakes was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his wounds.

On January 24, 2014, the suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life plus 10 years in prison.

Deputy Rakes had served with the Marion County Sheriff's Office for six years and had previously served with the Lebanon Police Department.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 6 years
Badge 1204

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Sentenced to life

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Deputy Sheriff Rakes,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Marion County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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November 14, 2022