Marshal Oliver P. Jones, Enterprise Police Department, Kansas

Marshal Oliver P. Jones

Enterprise Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Thursday, March 29, 1962

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Oliver P. Jones

Marshal Oliver Jones was struck and killed by a sand truck when he exited his patrol car at Kansas 43 and East 5th Street.

A trucker was attempting to turn left but hit the back of Marshal Jones' patrol vehicle. The vehicle rolled over him, and he was killed instantly.

The driver plead guilty to negligent homicide and was sentenced to one year and fined $500. The charges of driving while intoxicated were dropped.

Marshal Jones had served with the Enterprise Police Department for three and half years and previously served with the Chapman Police Department. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, eight grandchildren, two sisters, and a brother.

Bio

Age 63
Tour 7 years, 6 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Sentenced to one year

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Marshal Jones,
On today, the 63rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Enterprise. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 29, 2025