Deputy Sheriff Craig Allen Blann

Photo of Deputy Sheriff Craig Allen Blann
End of Watch: Mon, Sep 6th, 2004
Date of Incident: Mon, Sep 6th, 2004
Cause of Death: Electrocution (Accidental)
Service Time: 4 years
Age: 27

Survivors

His wife and two children

Incident

Deputy Blann was electrocuted when he came into contact with a live power line while investigating an automobile accident on County Road 525 West. The incident occurred at 8:13 a.m.

The driver involved in the accident had returned home to report the incident. After Deputy Blann interviewed the driver, he returned to the scene to continue the investigation.

He was killed instantly when he came in contact with the downed power line.

Deputy Blann had previously served as a deputy marshal for the Kentland Police Department.

Agency

Newton County Sheriff's Department Patch
304 East Seymour Street
Kentland, Indiana 47951
(219) 474-3331

Tributes

There is 1 tribute for Deputy Sheriff Craig Allen Blann.

Deputy Sheriff Craig Allen Blann
Left by Penny McManama on Sunday, March 4th, 2007

Miss you alot, you will never be forgotten, you are my HERO. Love ya Penny