Deputy Sheriff Charles Thomas Driggers, Sr., Dixie County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff Charles Thomas Driggers, Sr.

Dixie County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Sunday, December 10, 1967

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Charles Thomas Driggers, Sr.

Deputy Sheriff Charlie Driggers was shot and killed by a prisoner in front of the Dixie County Jail.

He and another deputy had arrested the man at approximately 4:00 am for being drunk. When they got to the jail, Deputy Driggers opened the back door of the patrol car to remove him. As he reached in to remove the prisoner, the man opened fire with a .38 caliber handgun, striking the deputy in the chest and shoulder five times.

The 29-year-old suspect, Deputy Driggers' cousin, was charged with first-degree murder in connection with the murder. He was acquitted.

Deputy Driggers served as a part-time deputy and night jailer for the Dixie County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters, and 16 grandchildren.

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Age 52
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Acquitted

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I met Deputy Driggers grandson today. He was only a kid when it happened but I could see the murder still affected him. So long ago, but yet this murder still haunts.
Rest in peace, Deputy. You are still remembered.

Officer Stephen Henry
Florida Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement

January 22, 2026