Deputy Brandy Lyn Winfield - Marion County Sheriff's Dept. - OH - True Life Hero

Brandy Lyn Winfield
- Oct. 14, 2004 -

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Marion County Sheriff's Dept. Patch

Resided:	OH, USA
Born:	Jul. 19, 1975
Fallen:	Oct. 14, 2004
Race/Sex:	Caucasian Male / 29 yrs. of age
	Agency
Dept:	Marion County Sheriff's Dept. - OH 889 Marion-Williamsport Rd E Marion, OH 43302 USA (740)382-8244
County:	Marion
Dept. Type:	County/Police
Hero's Rank:	Deputy
Sworn Date:	Unk
FBI Class:	Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:	Firearm
Agency URL:	Click Here
Badge:	6
On The Job:	6 years

Bio: Not Available

Survived by:

Wife
and two children

Fatal Incident Summary

Offender:	Juan C Cruz :: Hispanic / Male - 30 years old
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Location:	Marion County, OH USA Thu. Oct. 14, 2004
Summary:	Deputy Brandy Winfield was shot and killed after being dispatched to check on a disabled vehicle on State Route 423. After responding to the call, Deputy Winfield encountered two men walking along the road and made contact with them. No further radio contact was made with dispatchers. A short time later, Deputy Winfield was found shot in his patrol car which was upside down in a ravine along the roadway. Deputy Winfield was transported to a local hospital where he died. The original vehicle was located a short time later off of Route 23 near Delaware following a massive manhunt. Two suspects were apprehended later in the week and were charged with aggravated murder.
Disposition:	One of the suspects was sentenced to 2 years probation for obstruction of justice. The shooter was convicted and sentenced to 40 years to life. Cruz is serving a life sentence in Toledo. He pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and aggravated robbery in 2005. His first parole board hearing is scheduled for 2047.
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Last Updated: Nov. 27, 2016