Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox
Died on January 5, 2010
Millard County Sheriff’s OfficeHomicide: Shooting
Deputy Fox was shot and killed during a traffic stop on Highway 50, one mile east of Delta. The 37-year-old victim had stopped a vehicle and was approaching when fired upon with a high-powered rifle. At least one of the rounds passed through her body armor and inflicted a fatal wound. The suspect fled the area. Following a statewide hunt by law enforcement, the suspect was found hiding in a shed in Beaver County. He is currently incarcerated and awaiting trial on charges that include first-degree murder. Deputy Fox was married and the mother of two children. Her bronze memorial plaque is sponsored by the Millard County Sheriff’s Office and Millard County Peace Officers Association.
Deputy Fox was also in the same POST class as Master Police Officer Jared Daniel Francom.
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[...] January 5, 2010 a Millard County Sheriff Deputy stopped a vehicle approximately one mile east of Delta on SR50 at 1 AM at the request of another [...]
[...] Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox was fatally wounded on January 5, 2010 while conducting a traffic stop on a suspect vehicle. Deputy Fox is a five plus year veteran with the Millard County Sheriff’s Office. She is survived by her husband and two children. Our office is deeply saddened by this lose and appreciate all the calls and support we have received. [...]
I have read of your mission the day you met death. It was with great nobility that you went forth, with courage far beyond the average human. Some might say that this was something that you should ignore and turn your back on, easy, simple, and a clean escape.
No brother, this is exactly what you and I signed on for, and all to frequently, we fall. The oath we took bonds us, and provides us magnificent fortitude that enables us, beyond our critics, naysayers, and criminals.
I know I will ultimately be with you, because I am also a believer. I only wish that I had the opportunity to have served in as noble a way as you have. Unfortunately, that is reserved for true heroes, such as yourself.
Your family, and your brothers and sisters in law enforcement, will speak of you in ways that are immortal, sacrificing, and sharing – for you are a hero, a hero that will endure beyond current history. The stuff that American legends are made of, and profoundly thank you for having walked the path, that weaker souls could not bear. The protector, to the very end, my friend, my brother, we all love you.
Your brother-in-law
Robert M. Trent,
Brunswick, GA
We all grieve when one of our own falls in battle. But he or she who sheds their blood with me shall be my brother or sister. Josie will be missed by her colleagues but more so by her children and husband. Let us not forget them with the passage of time. For they too made a sacrifice that day. May we all strive to sharpen our skills so that we win this war. We are at war against evil. Protecting the homeland, ever vigilant we stand ready to do whatever it takes to keep America safe. A sincere thank you to all who stand against the evil of our day.
Your fellow Paladin,
Todd Maloney
What a sad loss to the whole state of Utah.I have read about some of the Fallen Officers on this page and am shocked to see how many of the killers have been paroled from prison.It breakes my heart. I hope times have changed to the point that “Life with out parol plus 99 years,just in case” is the lightests sentence that can be handed down to someone who murderes a officer.I agree with a death sentence,however I think they would suffer more by living every day of the rest of thier lives in max. securty,only 1 hour a day out of their cells.Death seems like the easy way out for anyone who kills a cop.
[...] following names will be added to the memorial at that time: Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox Millard County Sheriff’s Office (January 5, [...]
For those who didnt know Josie, you truely missed out. This girl was unique, one of a kind. A person you wanted to be around, and someone you wouldnt forget.
I met Josie in POST academy. She was my roommate for those four months. The first day I met her I was alone in my assigned room, unpacking my things and getting ready for my first night away from my family and my first day at the academy the next morning. In comes Josie returning from Delta from the weekend. There was some small talk back and forth when out of the blue… she says to me “Okay… I just gotta ask you this question. Are you a lesbian? I gotta know if I need to get undressed in the bathroom or not.” I responded “No, I am so glad you asked, because I was going to ask you the same thing!” I have to tell you I was so relieved! We both started laughing and laughing until we almost peed our pants! I knew we were going to be friends right away…
Each day I spent with Josie, I grew to love that girl! Josie was and IS my best friend and sister in blue… Her and I were never apart… and when we were home on the weekends, we were talking on the phone.
Josie was always positive and kind to those around her. She was tough! In one of our final practical exams, we were required to subdue the “assailant” with a flimsy foam stick that was our pretend “asp”… well, not surprising we were all getting our butts kicked and it wasnt even slowing him down! It was Josie’s turn… She stood up there on the mat and showed no fear. She did all the right things we had been taught those weeks before but this guy was tough! Wacking him with that silly foam stick wasnt affecting him at all. Josie stopped for a second… and I could see the determination in her face… she was not going down without a fight, she was going to win! The next thing I know, I saw the stupid foam “asp” flying through the air and Josie wrestling our instructor to the ground where she then pinned him on the ground in an armbar that he wasnt getting out of! I was so proud of her! Well, we had not been taught this tactic in all of the weeks and months before… and Josie got a scolding with the explaination that she did “not use the tactics we had been taught.” We couldnt look at each other because if we laughed, let alone smiled, we were in trouble… but believe me, when the class was over, we couldnt stop laughing about it! I can hear her and see her face as it was that day as I write this for you.
During another senario that determined whether Josie and I were going to be successful and graduate from POST, we were given the assignment to apprehend a suspect located in the cement stands there at the Utah Fair Grounds. Josie and I discussed what our plan of action was going to be…We sped across the asphalt in an old crown vic with lights blazing! We both jump out like Cagney and Lacey and carefully clear the stands and get our bad guy… we giggled to oursleves and quietly praised each other for a job well done and headed back to our “patrol vehicle.” As Josie and I turn the corner… our vehicle is gone… we both looked at each other not quite sure what the procedure was for the missing car… Needless to say, our drill instructors gently scolded us about leaving our vehicle doors wide open and running with the keys still inside… We respectfully appoligized to the drill instructors, promising it would never happen again. We couldnt look at each other as we walked away from our drill instructors in fear we would laugh and our apologies and promises wouldnt be taken as sincere and we would be required to do the exercise again… By the way… we located the vehicle on the other side of the Fair Grounds where our drill instructors parked it as a way to teach us a lesson.I am greatful to have spoke with her just last week sharing intelligence, highlights of our holiday, and catching up from when we spoke last. We always ended our phone calls with “I miss you, Love you, and Be safe.” I can still hear her laugh… Josie and I were true friends from day one until today. I am truely blessed and honored to have known Josie and have her such an important part of my life. I will truely miss her.
Thank you so much for sharing all of this with us. I laughed as you told about how you tow laughed and cried after reading it at the loss we all have now.
[...] tribute to fallen officer Josie Greathouse Fox, Millard County Sheriff’s Office, 1st female deputy killed in the line of [...]
Josie we will be there.
[...] 2010, Millard County Deputy JOSIE GREATHOUSE FOX became the first female officer in Utah to be murdered. She was shot to death during a traffic stop [...]
[...] Officer Francom was a member of the Ogden Police Department and Weber-Morgan Narcotics Strike force and is a seven-year veteran of law enforcement. He leaves behind a wife and two children. Officer Francom was also in the same POST class as Deputy Josie Greathouse Fox. [...]