Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies after battle with COVID-19
Sheriff Napoleon dies at 65 after battle with virus
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He was 65 years old.
Napoleon was hospitalized late last month. He tested negative Nov. 13, but on Nov. 17 he experienced a rise in temperature. That is when his primary care doctor conducted a second test. He was notified about testing positive for the virus two days later.
Since March, the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office has lost one commander and two deputies to COVID-19.
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“Thank you to everyone for their prayers and to continue praying for the family,” said his daughter, Tiffani Jackson.
Local, state, federal leaders react to death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Sheriff died Thursday from complications due to COVID-19, family confirms
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Several local, state and federal leaders have issued the following statements in response to Napoleon’s death.
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“I cannot even begin to imagine a world without Benny in it. He was a beloved, iconic, and respected law enforcement official. He was progressive and he was old school. He was tough and he had a heart of gold. But most of all, he was a genuine, caring, and loyal friend and colleague. I will miss him forever.”