CLARK COUNTY — People will see a large law enforcement presence in Clark County to pay tribute to a sheriff’s deputy on Monday.
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Clark County Sheriff’s Deputy Summer Jenkins died on Dec. 19, at the age of 27, according to her online obituary.
The funeral will be at 10 a.m. at Littleton and Rue Funeral Home on Limestone Drive.
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Springfield Police posted on social media that a procession will take place after the service and may cause traffic delays.
“Expect heavy presence of police and first responder vehicles in the area around Littleton and Rue Funeral Home, particularly near E. Cassilly St., Madison Ave., N. Limestone St. and Mason St. between Madison Ave. and E. Cassilly St.
“The procession will depart from the funeral home and travel south on N. Limestone St., over the Spring St. overpass, west on Main St., north on Fountain Ave., and west on North St. as it exits the City.”
Jenkins attended the University of Dayton where she studied mechanical engineering and went to the student police academy, her obituary said.
She graduated from the Sinclair Law Enforcement Academy in July 2020 and started her law enforcement career with the Colerain Police Department.
Jenkins spent four years with the Cedarville Police Department and provided security detail for Governor Mike DeWine and comedian Dave Chappelle.
Chief Deputy Michael Young told News Center 7 that Jenkins was in the field training program after joining the sheriff’s office on Sept. 3.
“The loss of Summer will be felt by several jurisdictions and first responders along with her family and friends. From my experiences with Summer, she was excited to be a part of the Clark County Sheriff’s Office family, and her smile was like a warm hug. She was polite, friendly, and displayed an energy that was comforting to others.”
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