Deputy Sheriff Max Leonard Altman, Mason County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

Deputy Sheriff Max Leonard Altman

Mason County Sheriff's Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, March 12, 1966

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Max Leonard Altman

Deputy Max Altman was struck and killed by a vehicle while manning a roadblock at the intersection of US 31 and US 10. The vehicle that struck him was fleeing from other units.

The 28-year-old driver was convicted of negligent homicide and sentenced to 1.5 to 2 years.

Deputy Altman was a United States Army veteran and had only served with the Mason County Sheriff's Department for 3 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 3 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Sentenced to 2 years

roadblock

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Hard to believe it's been 59 years since you were taken from us. I still have
memories of our growing-up years. I often wonder what your career would
been like.
Thank you, cousin, for your service to our country and state. I know you've
found peace with our Lord. We'll meet again....

Ron Altman (USAF 1952-1965)
Cousin

March 2, 2025