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On a Thursday evening in Harlem, Montana, the life of a young law enforcement officer was tragically cut short. Joshua Thomas Rutherford, a 28-year-old White male serving as a Deputy Sheriff for the Blaine County Sheriff's Office, responded to a call for a domestic disturbance on May 29, 2003. Although off-duty at the time, he was called in to assist with the situation unfolding near a motel on U.S. Route 2.
Upon arrival, Deputy Rutherford and his partner, Deputy Loren Janis, encountered ...Read More
Upon arrival, Deputy Rutherford and his partner, Deputy Loren Janis, encountered ...Read More
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Joshua Thomas
Male
White / Caucasian
Harlem
MT
2003-05-29
28
Joshua
Thomas
Yes
11/05/2025
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I've been thinking about the tragic loss of Deputy Rutherford, especially how his bravery and commit... ...Read More
09/17/2023
09/17/2023
I’ve been diving into the story of Deputy Rutherford, and I can't help but feel a deep sense of ad... ...Read More
06/21/2023
06/21/2023
I recently came across the case of Deputy Joshua Rutherford, and I can't stop thinking about his rem... ...Read More
03/04/2023
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