Sheriff Melvin Roof, Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

Sheriff Melvin Roof

Putnam County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, October 11, 1994

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Melvin Roof

Sheriff Melvin Roof suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after arresting two auto theft suspects.

He was transported to the Putnam County Hospital where he was unable to be resuscitated.

Sheriff Roof was a United States Army WWII veteran. He had served with the Putnam County Sheriff's Office for nine years and as Sheriff for five years. He is survived by his wife and two sons.

Bio

Age 68
Tour 9 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

arrest

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Sheriff Roof,
On today, the 30th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And t your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 11, 2024