Obituaries

Denton County Detention Officer Who Had COVID-19 And Other Health Problems Passes Away

Right now, 452 inmates are under medical observation for possibly having COVID-19.

August 21, 2021

Denton County Detention Officer Joseph Rogers passed away, the Sheriff’s Office confirmed Friday, August 20.

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The Sheriff’s Office said Rogers was diagnosed with COVID-19, but he had underlying health conditions and it’s not clear if COVID-19 caused his death.

Officer Rogers was an 18-year veteran with the Denton County Sheriff’s Office.

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