Deputy Sheriff Frederick Reilly

Deputy Sheriff Frederick Reilly

Jackson County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, June 19, 1954

Add to My Heroes

Frederick Reilly

Deputy Reilly was struck and killed by a vehicle while he and his partner were making a traffic stop on Clark Lake Road near Saunt Road at 0215 hours. Both deputies were struck and Deputy Reilley was thrown 66 feet. The driver of the vehicle was sentenced to one to two years for negligent homicide.
Deputy Reilley had been with the agency for four years.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Struck by vehicle

Most Recent Reflection

View all 11 Reflections

Deputy Sheriff Reilly,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jackson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 19, 2024

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.