Sheriff Matthew Victor "Mike" Schofield, Sr., Haakon County Sheriff's Department, South Dakota

Sheriff Matthew Victor "Mike" Schofield, Sr.

Haakon County Sheriff's Department, South Dakota

End of Watch Thursday, March 21, 1985

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Matthew Victor "Mike" Schofield, Sr.

Sheriff Mike Schofield succumbed to injuries he received in a vehicle crash on November 6, 1984.

Sheriff Schofield was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served in law enforcement for 28 years, serving as the Sheriff for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, five sons, three daughters, and 14 grandchildren.

Bio

Age 65
Tour 28 years
Badge 31-1A
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash
Incident Date Tuesday, November 6, 1984

vehicle crash

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Sheriff Schofield,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice
-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 21, 2025