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Fairfield Glade officer died during his shift of natural causes

“Officer Singleton died while serving and this is what he loved to do.”

FAIRFIELD GLADE, Tenn. — The Fairfield Glade Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own.

Chief Michael Williams on Facebook that Officer Jerry Singleton,52, died of natural caused during his shift on New Year's Eve. 

"He was a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer who served in law enforcement for over 30 years,' according to the post.

Press Release*** It is with great sadness that the Fairfield G... lade Police Department announces the death of Officer Jerry Singleton of the Fairfield Glade Police Department. Officer Singleton passed away during his shift on December 31, 2019 of apparent natural causes. He was a dedicated Law Enforcement Officer who served in law enforcement for over 30 years.

Singleton had been with the Fairfield Glade department in Cumberland County since May. Before that, he worked for the Harriman Police Department, Kingston Police Department, Rockwood Police Department, and the Roane County Sheriff’s Office.

"This is an extremely tough day for our department. Jerry was liked by all and he had the ability to connect with everyone,' Williams said.

“Officer Singleton died while serving and this is what he loved to do.” 

With heavy hearts, the City of Kingston sends it's most heartfelt co... ndolences to the family of Officer Jerry Singleton. Jerry was a 14 year member of the Kingston family, and a friend to all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Rest well, 504.

Singleton was injured in the line of duty in 2017 when he worked for the Kingston Police Department. He pulled over a truck for speeding, but once he got out of the cruiser and asked the driver for his license, the driver sped off. 

Singleton was hit by a car hauler that the truck was pulling and suffered a broken leg.

He returned to work six months later.

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