Captain Audie Motes, Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Captain Audie Motes

Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, November 23, 1975

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Audie Motes

Captain Audie Motes suffered a fatal heart attack immediately after struggling with a suspect he was placing into custody while backing up a deputy at a domestic disturbance call.

As he attempted to arrest the female subject she resisted and struggled with Captain Motes. He was able to restrain her and place her in his patrol car. He collapsed as he went to arrest the male subject.

Captain Motes had served with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office for five years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 5 years
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Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Capt. Motes,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Putnam County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 23, 2025