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Jerry E. Hicks Sr.
- Dec. 04, 2011 -
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Resided: |
MO, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Dec. 04, 2011 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male / 69 yrs. of age |
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Dept: | Leadwood Police Dept.
102 E 7th St Leadwood, MO
63653 USA (573)562-7337 |
County: | St. Francois |
Dept. Type: | Municipal/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Chief of Police |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Crash |
Weapon Class: | Vehicle |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 701 |
On The Job: |
25 years
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Bio: Chief Hicks was a U.S. Army Reserves and U.S. Navy veteran and had served in law enforcement for 25 years. Prior to joining the Leadwood Police Department, he had served with the St. Francois County Sheriff's Office, Ste. Genevieve County Sheriff's Office, and the Elvins Police Department. |
Survived by: |
Family two adult children, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
MO
USA
Sun. Dec. 04, 2011
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Summary: |
Chief of Police Jerry Hicks succumbed to injuries sustained six days earlier when his patrol car collided with a tree at the intersection of Route 8 and Railroad Road, in Washington County, at about 6:30 am.
He was driving to the Potosi Correctional Center to pickup an inmate work crew when the vehicle slid on a patch of ice on a highway bridge, causing it to leave the roadway. The vehicle collided with the tree on the passenger side.
Chief Hicks was flown to a hospital in Creve Couer, where he remained unconscious until succumbing to severe head injuries.
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Last Updated: May. 29, 2019 |
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