BLOOMFIELD, Ill. (WSIL) — A Stoddard County Deputy is dead after an off-duty related accident, according to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Office.

The sheriff’s office stated on Sunday, October 5, Deputy Holden Duckworth tragically passed away.

The full statement from the sheriff’s office follows…

“End of Watch: Deputy Holden Duckworth

It is with heavy hearts that the Stoddard County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of one of our own, Deputy Holden Duckworth, who tragically passed away in an off-duty accident.

Deputy Duckworth was more than a dedicated law enforcement officer-he was a friend, a mentor, and a true servant to our county. His passion for protecting and serving others was evident in everything he did.

Holden had a bright future in law enforcement, and his absence leaves a

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