Senior Police Officer Ernest Jesus Montoya, Sr, Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police

Senior Police Officer Ernest Jesus Montoya, Sr

Navajo Division of Public Safety, Tribal Police

End of Watch Sunday, November 30, 2014

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Ernest Jesus Montoya, Sr

Senior Police Officer Ernest Montoya suffered a fatal heart attack while transporting a prisoner to the reservation's jail facility in Dilkon, Arizona.

He had just arrested the man and was driving to the jail when he suffered the heart attack, causing his vehicle to leave the roadway.

Officer Montoya had served with the Navajo Division of Public Safety for 21 years.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 21 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack
Location Arizona

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SPO Montoya,
On today, the 10th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 30, 2024