Deputy Sheriff Kory Elwyn Dahlvig, Vilas County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

Deputy Sheriff Kory Elwyn Dahlvig

Vilas County Sheriff's Department, Wisconsin

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Kory Elwyn Dahlvig

Deputy Kory Dahlvig was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a mutual aid call from the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department.

As he responded on Highway 47, the driver of a dump truck parked on the side of the road entered the roadway, causing Deputy Dahlvig to strike the back of it.

The dump truck's driver was arrested and charged with vehicular murder and DUI. On June 4, 2010, he pleaded guilty to DUI, defective tail lights, and reckless driving. He was fined 1,669 dollars and had his drivers license suspended for six months. The vehicular murder charge was dismissed.

Deputy Dahlvig had served with the Vilas County Sheriff's Department for two years and previously served with the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Police Department for three and a half years. He is survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 5 years, 10 months
Badge 235

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Convicted of DUI

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On behalf of the U.S. Attorney, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, and support staff for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, we honor law enforcement officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. During National Police Week the focus is even greater that we never forget the officers and their families. Today, May 19, 2023, we honor and remember you Deputy Sheriff Kory Elwyn Dahlvig. Rest in Peace.

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