Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, August 5, 1995
Add to My HeroesRonald Charles Cheek
Sergeant Ronald Cheek was shot and killed while at a domestic disturbance call.
The suspect was shot and killed at the scene.
Sergeant Cheek had served with the Oglethorpe County Sheriff's Office for 19 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 59
- Tour 19 years
- Badge 205
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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