Davidson County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, September 9, 1816
Add to My HeroesCaleb Hewitt
Sheriff Caleb Hewitt succumbed to wounds sustained four days earlier when he was struck over the head with an axe while attempting to serve a writ.
Sheriff Hewitt had only served with the agency for 6 months.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Incident Date Thursday, September 5, 1816
- Weapon Edged weapon; Axe
- Offender Not available
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