Deputy Caleb Kenneth Conley - Scott County Sheriff's Office - KY - True Life Hero

Caleb Kenneth Conley
- May. 22, 2023 -

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Scott County Sheriff's Office Patch

Resided:	KY, USA
Born:	Oct. 12, 1987
Fallen:	May. 22, 2023
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 35 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Scott County Sheriff's Office - KY 120 N Hamilton St Georgetown, KY 40324 USA (502)863-7855
County:	Scott
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Deputy
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Traffic - Vehicle Stop
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	240
On The Job:	4 years

Bio: Caleb Kenneth Conley was born in Phoenix, AZ to William Kenneth and Jolene Kay Conley.

Caleb fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a police officer by being employed at the Scott County Sheriff's Office and was a member of the Special Response Team there as well. Caleb knew he wanted to be an officer since he was 3 years old. He attended the Department of Criminal Justice Training in December of 2019, as the Class of 506. Caleb was awarded some special Governor's Awards: the 2022 Occupant Protection Enforcement, 2020 and 2022 Impaired Driving Enforcement Outstanding Achievement Awards. He was also given the 2021 Scott County Sheriff's Office Chief's Award, Highway Safety All Star Drive Sober Division Winner, Deputy of the Year 2022, Scott County Sheriff's Office Chief's Award 2021.

Caleb served our country as an Army Reserve, and he was a Combat Engineer. Caleb was recognized and honored for his brave and courageous service as a member of the United States Army 478th Engineer Battalion. During his departure to Iraq, he and his brothers executed more than 1,800 combat missions and was recognized for finding 164 improvised explosive devices.

Caleb was an active member of the Clayton Arnold Foundation, a volunteer at Licking River Outfitters, a member of the Elks Lodge #438, was a Mason, and was constantly helping members of his community. He also enjoyed his time away from the uniform with his kids and his family. He loved to hunt and fish, volunteer time to his kid's sporting teams, and volunteer in the community. Rachel, his wife, even nicknamed him 'Mr. Mayor1 for being so well known and friendly with everyone he encountered.

Survived by:

Rachel Ann Conley - Wife
& children

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Steven Sheangshang :: Caucasian / Male - 46 years old charged with assault, robbery, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and tampering with evidence
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Location:	Scott County, KY USA
Summary:	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 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.
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Last Updated: Jun. 02, 2023