On August 17, 1989, Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Dwayne Janey of the Putnam County Sheriff's Office in West Virginia lost his life in the line of duty. At the time of his death, Deputy Janey was 32 years old and had served with the agency for nine years.
The incident occurred while Deputy Janey was conducting a stakeout at a residence in Winfield, WV, which was believed to be the target of an arson. At approximately 1:15 am, he observed a suspect entering the house with two one-gallon jugs. De
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