La Paz County Sheriff's Office, Arizona
End of Watch Monday, October 11, 2021
Add to My HeroesMichael Devon Rudd
Sergeant Michael Rudd was struck and killed by a commercial vehicle during the pursuit of a fraud suspect on I-10 at about 1:00 am.
The suspect was being pursued by members of the Quartzite Police Department and the Arizona Department of Public Safety. Sergeant Rudd had exited his vehicle on I-10, near mile marker 37, when he was struck by a commercial vehicle that was not involved in the pursuit.
The driver of the suspect was taken into custody a short time later after his vehicle was immobilized by spike strips.
Sergeant Rudd was a United States Air Force and Army National Guard veteran. He had served with the La Paz County Sheriff's Office for eight years. Sergeant Rudd is survived by his wife and six children.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 8 years
- Badge 554
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 82 ReflectionsMike was my SGT, He was my neighbor, he was my friend. We looked forward to him coming into Dispatch at the beginning of his shift to say hello. Ask us how we were doing if we needed anything. He loved his family. He loved his career. He loved this country. I truly enjoyed working with him.
Retired Dispatcher Jane Kendall
La Paz County
October 9, 2025
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