HAMILTON COUNTY — After battling COVID-19 since December, the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office says one of their deputies has died.
Deputy Doug Sanford was described by Sheriff Dennis Quakenbush in a statement as a staple in the community. Sanford had been with with the HCSO since 2015 and previously worked for two Michigan agencies, Indianapolis Animal Control and Carmel Police.
"[He] has done a fantastic job working with the citizens of this county, several animal organizations, assisting other law enforcement agencies, and educating the public on animal laws and ordinances," Quakenbush said. "We thank you for your service and we will miss you dearly."
Sanford is a husband and father of two. Earlier this month, Sanford's family was helped by another Central Indiana law enforcement family.
The Jacob Pickett Response Organization (JPRO), which honors fallen Boone County Deputy Jacob Pickett, picks a law enforcement family to help each year during Remembrance Day. This year, Sanford's family was nominated and chosen. JPRO tells WRTV this year was a record fundraiser.
Funeral services and arrangements haven't been announced yet but are coming, according to the sheriff's office.
-
Trump picks RFK Jr. to lead Health and Human Services
President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Robert F. Kennedy as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
Indy man arrested for home invasion that left 22-year-old woman dead in 2022
An Indianapolis man has been charged with the murder of a 22-year-old woman who was killed in a home invasion on the northeast side of Indianapolis in 2022.
What to expect from Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency
What can you expect from President-elect Donald Trump's new Department of Government Efficiency? Here are some things to consider.
Democratic governors bracing themselves for second Trump presidency
Democratic governors and state attorneys general are bracing for a Trump administration that could undo their policy goals.
