Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Monday, February 23, 1987
Add to My HeroesJeffrey Norman Ritchey
Officer Jeffrey Ritchey was killed in a motorcycle accident while escorting a funeral procession.
He was passing the procession when a driver in process pulled out in front of him, causing a collision.
Officer Ritchey was a U.S. Navy veteran and had served with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Officer for 18 years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 5914
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 23 ReflectionsRest in peace Officer Ritchey.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
February 23, 2019
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