Wood County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Monday, August 8, 1927
Add to My HeroesEllsworth James Beaverson
Deputy Sheriff Ellsworth Beaverson was killed in a motorcycle crash on the Dixie Highway, near Mortimer while attempting to stop a speeding vehicle.
Deputy Beaverson had served with the Wood County Sheriff's Office for four years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Ellsworth James Beaverson of the Wood County Sheriff's Office, Ohio, and the additional 80 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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