Gooding County Sheriff's Department, Idaho
End of Watch Thursday, August 8, 1968
Add to My HeroesVerne M. Royse
Sheriff Verne Royse was thrown from his horse while riding in the parade on Main Street during the County Fair. He struck his head on the pavement, causing a fatal injury.
Sheriff Royse had served with the Gooding County Sheriff's Department for nine years. He was survived by his wife and two sons.
Bio
- Age 58
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Animal related
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