Deputy Sheriff William L. Littlejohn

Deputy Sheriff William L. Littlejohn | Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California
Deputy Sheriff William L. Littlejohn

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, California

End of Watch Friday, June 3, 1955

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William L. Littlejohn

Deputy Sheriff William Littlejohn succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier when his patrol car was struck by a drunk driver.

He and his partner were rushing an attempted suicide patient to a hospital when the collision occurred. The driver was convicted of felony drunk driving.

Deputy Littlejohn had served with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department for three years.

Bio

  • Age 43
  • Tour 3 years
  • Badge 94

Incident Details

  • Cause Vehicular assault
  • Incident Date Wednesday, June 1, 1955
  • Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
  • Offender Convicted

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Deputy Sheriff Littlejohn,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sacramento County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 3, 2025

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