Remember Me...Deputy Jeff Mitchell Traditional Cache

CACHE IS ACCESSIBLE FROM THE ROAD...PLEASE DO NOT WALK INTO OR AROUND THE SIDES OR BACK OF THE MEMORIAL.

In the early morning hours of Friday, October 27, 2006, Deputy Jeffrey Mitchell was patrolling a rural area of Sacramento County near Meiss and Dillard Roads. At about 3:30 a.m., Deputy Mitchell contacted Sheriff’s dispatch from his vehicle computer saying he was going to stop a white Chevrolet van that he was following. The van did not have a rear license plate. A few minutes later Dispatch tried to reach Deputy Mitchell to check on his welfare. No response was received from Deputy Mitchell. Immediately other patrol vehicles were dispatched to the location of the vehicle stopped made by Deputy Mitchell. When patrol units arrived they found Deputy Mitchell mortally wounded and lying near the rear of his patrol car. Deputy Mitchell had been shot in the head with his own weapon. Evidence at the scene indicated that Deputy Mitchell was involved in a violent struggle for his life. Hundreds of law enforcement officers began the search for the killer or killers of Deputy Mitchell. They have not yet been brought to justice.

Cache is a fake rock HAK. Please stop a moment and reflect on what a lonely, scary night this was for Jeff.

On your way back to Dillard Rd, stop by and log benchmark JS1352.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OWLANDPUSSYCAT FOR FTF!!!