Stearns, Deputy Carlton M.

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End of Watch March 10, 1936

Agency Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Department

County Grays Harbor County

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Deputy Sheriff Carlton Stearns was shot and killed with his own service weapon while on patrol near Copalis. His service weapon was found 65 feet from his body. No suspects were ever identified.

Deputy Stearns served the Grays Harbor County Sheriff’s Office for five years. He is survived by his wife and two children.

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