Kent County Sheriff's Office, Maryland
End of Watch Saturday, June 29, 1974
Add to My HeroesOscar 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsDeputy 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
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