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Cousin of Fallen Deputy Reads Widow’s Statement in Pope County

April 20, 2023

TJ Nelson,

POPE CO., Minn. (KVRR) — The widow of Pope County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Owen is thanking law enforcement and the community for their support in the wake of his death. Shannon Owen appeared before cameras but didn’t speak. Her husband and two other officers were shot Saturday in Cyrus, Minnesota while trying to make an arrest during a domestic violence…

Widow of Mahnomen County Deputy Chris Dewey Dies In Colorado

Aunt Wrote That Emily Died Of Liver Failure

February 22, 2018

TJ Nelson,

The widow of Mahnomen County Deputy Chris Dewey, who died months after being shot in the line of duty, has died. Mahnomen County Sheriff Doug Krier says Emily Dewey died in Colorado where she had been living. An aunt posted on Facebook that Emily died on January 31st of liver failure. She also said Emily never “recovered from her husbands…

Thousands Honor Jason Moszer and Other Fallen Officers at the National Mall

National Police Week in Washington, D.C. to honor fallen law enforcement heroes including Officer Jason Moszer

May 13, 2017

Site Staff,

WASHINGTON D.C. — It is a time to respect, honor and remember. National Police Week events are underway in Washington, D.C. to honor fallen law enforcement heroes, including Officer Jason Moszer of Fargo. Moszer’s name was among the 394 fallen United States law enforcement officers honored at the 29th Annual Candlelight Vigil. Thousands of people filled the National Mall Saturday evening. Chief…

North Dakota Senators Remember Slain Deputy

Senators John Hoeven and Heidi Heitkamp reach out to Deputy Allery's family, friends and the law enforcement community

January 24, 2017

TJ Nelson,

Both U.S. Senators from North Dakota took to the floor of the Senate to pay tribute to Deputy Colt Allery. Senators Heidi Heitkamp and John Hoeven also commended law enforcement for their work to keep the state’s families safe. “I know this is an incredibly tough time for Rolette County Sheriff Medrud and his deputies right now as well,”…