WBIW.com News - state

Brought to you by WBIW News and Network Indiana

Sheriff's Sergeant Dies After Medical Emergency

Last updated on Tuesday, February 14, 2017

(FORT WAYNE) - Authorities say an Allen County sheriff’s department sergeant has died after having a medical emergency while on duty.

The department says 19-year veteran Joseph Cox was working on Sunday in northeast Allen County when he was found unconscious in his vehicle.

WANE-TV says Cox was reportedly responding to a crash when he suffered the medical emergency. His vehicle was found in a field. A procession of police and emergency vehicles ushered a hearse carrying Cox's body from a Fort Wayne hospital to a funeral home.

During his time with the department, Cox served in several divisions. He was a member of the SWAT team and a K-9 handler who was promoted to sergeant in 2015.

1340 AM WBIW welcomes comments and suggestions by calling 812.277.1340 during normal business hours or by email at comments@wbiw.com

© Ad-Venture Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Click here to go back to previous page