WINCHESTER, Ky. (LEX 18) — Winchester Police Department Sergeant William Marty Jackson II passed away from health issues related to a line-of-duty event.
According to Winchester PD Chief, Jackson was involved in a struggle during an assistance call around 4:00 a.m. on Sunday that like led to cardiac problems later that night.
WPD says Jackson served in law enforcement for 50 years and was chief of police from 1989 to 2008.
"He is well-known for helping anybody that he could. He wanted to be in that role where he could help people," said current police chief James Hall.
After retiring in 2008, Jackson returned to the department as a sergeant, where he served until his death.
"His role and what he did for this community exemplifies law enforcement. Service to the community is what he was about," Hall said.
Funeral plans have not been announced yet, but a ceremonial memorial WPD cruiser will be available at the entrance of the police department.
