Reserve Deputy Lawrence M. Barnes, Sr., Ross County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

Reserve Deputy Lawrence M. Barnes, Sr.

Ross County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Wednesday, October 18, 2006

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Lawrence M. Barnes, Sr.

Reserve Deputy Lawrence Barnes was struck and killed by the driver of a vehicle while directing traffic at the scene of an accident on US 50 west of Chillicothe.

The officer had served with the Ross County Sheriff's Office as a regular deputy and a reserve deputy for 30 years. He is survived by his wife.

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Age 65
Tour 30 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle

directing traffic

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NEVER FORGET! Honoring the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice Reserve Deputy Lawrence M. Barnes, Sr. of the Ross County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and additional 70 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer (Retired)
Ohio Attorneys General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 18, 2025