Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox was fatally wounded on January 5, 2010 while conducting a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle. Deputy Fox is a five plus year veteran with the Millard County Sheriff’s Office. She is survived by her husband and two children. Our office is deeply saddened by this lose and appreciate all the calls and support we have received.

The Utah Law Enforcement Memorial offers its condolences to the family of Deputy Fox and her co-workers in and around Millard County.

The Utah Law Enforcement Memorial offers its condolences to the family of Deputy Fox and her Co-workers in and around Millard County.

Officer Skinner succumbed to head injuries suffered five days earlier during the pursuit of a stolen car. Officer Skinner lost control of his patrol unit on a rain-soaked road and struck a concrete base supporting a business sign at 2300 South and Hiway 89. He was transported to a hospital where he eventually died. The suspect was apprehended by other officers in the pursuit.

Officer Anderson was shot and killed by an inmate who gained control of the officer’s weapon during treatment at University Hospital. The suspect escaped but was recaptured following a high speed chase.

Corporal Orr, 34, died of injuries suffered in a helicopter crash while searching for a missing woman. The aircraft struck an unmarked power line and plunged into the Green River. Transported to a Salt Lake hospital, Detective Orr died the following day. The civilian pilot was injured but recovered.

While checking the activities of trappers in a canyon near Orangeville, Officer Draper, 40, suffered a heart attack and died. The victim was hiking through deep snow when he succumbed. His body was found later that night by searchers.

Deputy Johnson, 30, died when his patrol car crossed the centerline of SR-10 near Orangeville and collided head-on with a coal truck.

Deputy Jones, 44, was shot and killed in an isolated canyon south of Escalante. The victim had arrested the driver of a vehicle for DUI when a passenger obtained a high-powered rifle from the vehicle and shot the officer. The assailant was also wounded. The two men fled the scene but were arrested a short time later. Both are serving prison sentences.

Officer Wood, 39, was ambushed and killed in a public park. While searching for a juvenile who pulled a handgun during a dispute, Officer Wood observed the suspect entering the park. When he followed, the suspect was waiting and shot the officer in the head. Confronted by a second officer minutes later, the suspect committed suicide.