Dubois County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Thursday, May 19, 1842
Add to My HeroesThomas Wooldridge
Sheriff Thomas Wooldridge was shot and killed in an ambush by a suspect he had previously arrested. As Sheriff Wooldridge walked down a street in Jasper, the suspect shot him from an upstairs window.
The suspect was sentenced to two years in prison but was later pardoned by a judge that was also a personal friend of the suspect.
Sheriff Wooldridge had served with the Dubois County Sheriff's Department for seven years. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Pardoned
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsSheriff Wooldridge,
On today, the 180th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Dubois County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 19, 2022
