Deputy Oscar Leaverton, Kent County Sheriff's Office, Maryland

Deputy Oscar Leaverton

Kent County Sheriff's Office, Maryland

End of Watch Saturday, June 29, 1974

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Oscar Leaverton

Deputy Sheriff Oscar Leaverton died after struggling with a suspect he was attempting to arrest in the town of Betterton.

He collapsed as returned to his patrol car.

Deputy Leaverton was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, three grandchildren, mother, and three sisters.

Bio

Age 57
Tour 13 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Weapon Person
Offender Apprehended

arrest, struggle

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Deputy Leaverton,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army Air Corps. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 29, 2024