Former Sheriff’s captain dies

The Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office announced last Thursday that former Captain Jeffrey H. Brown died at his Warren County home Wednesday.

Brown retired from serving in the Sheriff’s Office in 2008 then served as a part time court bailiff in the county until 2017, according to a Facebook post from Sheriff Connie Compton. Compton did not return a request for comment on Brown’s passing and the cause of his death was not disclosed.

“Please keep Captain Brown’s family and Rappahannock County Sheriff’s Office in your prayers,” the sheriff’s Facebook post said.

Brown was the first school resource officer ever assigned to Rappahannock County Public Schools. He was also a DARE instructor for more than 20 years.

Brown founded the “Shop with a Deputy” program under the direction of former Sheriff Gary T. Settle, according to Compton. “Jeff’s passion for this program was to make sure the children of Rappahannock County had a Merry Christmas,” her Facebook post said. “His dedication was the driving force behind the program today.”

He began his career as a conservation police officer with what is now the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. He continued his career with the Front Royal

Police Department. Brown joined Rappahannock as a patrol deputy in October 1984 where he served until his retirement.