Stevens County Sheriff's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Tuesday, December 13, 1949
Add to My HeroesEarl J. Kerns
Sheriff Earl Kerns suffered a fatal heart attack after being punched in the chest while attempting to arrest a man for public drunkenness.
Bio
- Age Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Sheriff Kerns. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
February 4, 2014
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