Sheriff Thompson Brooks Simkins, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Florida

Sheriff Thompson Brooks Simkins

Jefferson County Sheriff's Department, Florida

End of Watch Friday, December 29, 1899

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Thompson Brooks Simkins

Sheriff Thompson Simkins was shot and killed while he and his deputies attempted to arrest a man for murder.

The suspect was shot and killed by the other deputies.

Sheriff Simkins had been with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department for 13 years and was survived by his wife and five children. He is buried in the Roseland Cemetery in Monticello, Florida.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 13 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

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Sheriff Simkins,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Jefferson County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 29, 2024