Scott County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Monday, May 22, 2023
Add to My HeroesCaleb Conley
Deputy Sheriff Caleb Conley was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop near mile marker 127 on southbound I-75 in Georgetown at about 4:45 pm.
The subject's vehicle alerted a license plate reader showing a wanted person. As Deputy Conley approached the vehicle, he was shot. He was transported to the UK Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds an hour later.
The subject fled the scene but was arrested a short time later. He has been charged with the murder of a police officer, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, burglary, theft of an automobile, wanton endangerment, and fleeing/evading police.
Deputy Conley was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Scott County Sheriff's Office for four years. He is survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 4 years
- Badge 240
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 143 ReflectionsI trained Caleb when he was first hired on with SCSO. Prior to that, he did at least 30 ride-a-longs with me. I knew from the start that he would make a great Deputy, and would be a great asset to our agency. He was a combat veteran, possessed great awareness, had a good personality, was always on time, very respectful and a devout family man. We got along very well, and shared many laughs in my cruiser.
A line of duty injury forced me into retirement, so I didn’t get to work the streets with him after he graduated Police Academy. But I did hear that he was doing well, and was a very active unit, working hard to keep his community safe. Then I heard the news that day. I wanted so bad to help him, but there was nothing that could be done.
This world lost a great man that day, Rachel lost her husband, their kids lost their Daddy, and I lost my friend. Rest easy my brother and I’ll see you on the other side!
Dustin Smith
Retired Detective
Scott County Sheriff’s Office
Unit #231
June 28, 2024
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