Sergeant Ben Jenkins - Nevada Highway Patrol - True Life Hero

Ben Jenkins
- Mar. 27, 2020 -

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Resided:	NV, USA
Born:	Unk
Fallen:	Mar. 27, 2020
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 47 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Nevada Highway Patrol 555 Wright Way Carson City, NV 89701 USA (775)
County:	Carson City
Dept. Type:	State/Police
Hero's Rank:	Sergeant
Sworn Date:	3/2008
FBI Class:	Traffic - Vehicle Stop
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	4196

Bio: Sergeant Jenkins was a veteran of both the Army National Guard and Air National Guard. He had served with the Nevada Highway Patrol for 12 years. He had previously served with the Nevada State Fire Marshal Division and with the Nevada Division of Forestry. He is survived by his wife, four children, five grandchildren, and mother.

Survived by:

Wife
& four children

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	John Dabritz :: Caucasian / Male - 65 years old Dabritz has a criminal history dating back to 1973.
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Location:	White Pine County, NV USA Fri. Mar. 27, 2020
Summary:	Sergeant Ben Jenkins was shot and killed when he stopped to assist a disabled motorist on US-93 near mile marker 106 in White Pine County shortly before 6:00 am. During the encounter with the subject, the man fatally shot Sergeant Jenkins. The man then stole Sergeant Jenkins' uniform and patrol car and fled the area. He was apprehended several hours later following a massive manhunt involving numerous agencies.
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Last Updated: Mar. 28, 2020