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Deputy Logan Reece Utt Memorial Fund

The Virginia Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for the family of Deputy Logan Reece Utt.

On May 29th, at approximately 9:26 p.m., the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office received a welfare check request by a family member for an address on Fancy Gap Highway.

Deputies were dispatched to the address and upon arrival at the residence contact was made by two deputies with a male subject. This subject opened fire on them. The deputies returned fire. During the exchange of gunfire, Deputy Utt suffered fatal injuries. The other deputy was struck in his ballistic vest and survived the shooting. The suspect fled the scene and was later captured.

Deputy Utt began his career with the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office in 2023, after serving in the military. Deputy Utt is survived by his wife and two children.

Carroll County Sheriff Kevin A. Kemp said, “Deputy Utt was a devoted husband, loving father, cherished family member, friend and respected member of the law enforcement family.” He added, “his service, courage, and dedication will not be forgotten.”

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100% of the monies received by the PBF will go to Deputy Logan Reece Utt’s family to help during this tragic time.

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Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson Memorial Fund

The Gulf Coast Chapter of the Mississippi Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for the family of Jackson County (MS) Deputy Sheriff Michael Jimerson.

On April 1st around 11:00 p.m., Deputy Jimerson was shot and killed while he and other deputies were responding to a disturbance call at an apartment complex. The disturbance involved a woman walking around playing loud music. Deputy Jimerson was the first on the scene and engaged in a foot pursuit with the woman who pulled out a firearm and began firing at him. He returned fire and in the exchange both he and the now suspect were fatally struck.

Deputy Jimerson was transported to the hospital, where he passed. The suspect died at the scene.

Deputy Jimerson is survived by his wife of 42 years, a son and daughter, and three grandchildren. His son is a law enforcement officer who followed his father.

Deputy Jimerson is remembered for the way he lived his life- with a servant’s heart, unwavering loyalty, and a deep love for his family and community according to his obituary.

Jackson County Sheriff John Ledbetter echoed these sentiments. “He had a positive impact on everyone he met. The community loved him. Everybody at the Sheriff’s Department who worked with him loved him.”

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100% of the monies received by the PBF will go to Deputy Jimerson’s spouse to help during this tragic time.

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Deputy Kaleb Mitchell Memorial Fund

The Winston-Salem Triad Chapter of the North Carolina Police Benevolent Association and the Police Benevolent Foundation are asking for financial assistance for the family of Forsyth County (NC) Deputy Kaleb Mitchell.

Deputy Mitchell was killed while on duty in a vehicle crash on March 7th around 6:00 a.m. on Highway 311 at the intersection of Grubbs Rd. A driver of another vehicle was traveling in excess of 100 mph in a 55-mph zone when he crossed the center line striking Mitchell’s vehicle. Deputy Mitchell was transported to Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

The driver has been charged with multiple offenses including 2nd degree murder.

Deputy Mitchell served with the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office for about a year and a half and previously served with the King Police Department. He leaves behind a wife and 2-year-old son. His wife is five months pregnant with their daughter.

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100% of the monies received by the PBF will go to the spouse as she works through this tragic time.

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