Constable Oliver Perry Mitchell, Fresno County Constable's Office

Constable Oliver Perry Mitchell

Fresno County Constable's Office - Laton Judicial District, California

End of Watch Saturday, April 29, 1950

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Oliver Perry Mitchell

Constable Oliver Mitchell succumbed to injuries he received from a suspect during an arrest.

While he was transporting a suspect to the Fresno County Jail, a struggle ensued, and Constable Mitchell suffered a blow to the head. He suffered from the effects of the injury until dying from a cerebral brain hemorrhage.

Constable Mitchell had served with the Fresno County Constable's Office - Laton Judicial District for 12 years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two brothers, two sisters, a grandson, and foster children.

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Age 62
Tour 12 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Not available
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

arrest, prisoner custody

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It is now 74 1/2 years since you passed at the hand of another. I am sure he has since passed but no worries, purgatory is saved for special folks like that.
Rest assured that you will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Constable Mitchell.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 4, 2024