State, local leaders react to the passing of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Napoleon passes away from COVID-19
Remembering Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
By: WXYZ Web Team
and last updated 2020-12-18 08:24:48-05
(WXYZ) â Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon passed Thursday evening surrounded by family after battling COVID-19 for several weeks.
Many in Wayne County, the city of Detroit and throughout the state honored Napoleon for his service.
âI cannot even begin to imagine a world without Benny in it, said Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy. 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.â