Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Thursday, May 18, 1995
Add to My HeroesChad Steven Edwards
Deputy Sheriff Chad Edwards was killed in a vehicle crash while en route to an undercover narcotics assignment.
The crash occurred on State Route 37 near Leonard Road.
Deputy Edwards had served with the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office for over one month. He is survived by his parents, sister, and fiancée.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 1 month, 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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View all 27 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! Please help me honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Chad Steven Edwards of the Fairfield County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 59 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
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