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Across the state first responders and members of the community honored fallen Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Friday.
Krinkee was killed in the line of duty in Sheridan on Feb. 13 …
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Across the state first responders and members of the community honored fallen Sheridan Police Sgt. Nevada Krinkee on Friday.
Krinkee was killed in the line of duty in Sheridan on Feb. 13 — the resulting standoff lasted for over a day.
His memorial service was held in Sheridan where community members and law enforcement participated in a procession down Main Street, according to the Sheridan Press. The crowd of community members, first responders and convoy of police cars included those from surrounding communities as well as South Dakota, Montana and Idaho.
That same night in Cody, first responders and community members gathered at Cody City Park to honor the fallen sergeant. They donned bright blue glow sticks provided by Cathy Roes who organized the event with help from GiGi Hawks and sang along to hymns led by Ann Pasek and Lynne Reinhardt. The event was planned independent of any organization.
Cody Mayor Matt Hall, Cody Police Chaplain Warren Murphy and Cody Police Lt. Beau Egger were in attendance.
“In Wyoming, in law enforcement, it's a community — people know each other, they're part of each other. You may not know each other personally, but they do know that they are law enforcement,” Murphy said.
In 2023, 135 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty nationwide, Egger said.
“On Feb. 13, 2024, Sgt. Nevada Krinkee was killed in the line of duty and joined the other 21 law enforcement officers in the country that have been killed (in 2024),” Egger said. “He made the ultimate sacrifice and service to his community while performing his duties as a Sheridan police officer. I did not know Sgt. Krinkee but he was my brother in blue, and he will be missed.”
Egger added that Krinkee was “courageous, selfless and committed to ensuring the wellbeing of his community.”
Cody High School student Brooklyn French was the last to take the stage. The young musician played taps in honor of Krinkee. Then the crowd dispersed and some stayed to donate to Krinkee’s wife, Sheridan Police Cpl. Karla Krinkee, or write a letter of support to the Krinkee family or Sheridan Police Department.
An account in Krinkee’s name has been set up at First Federal Bank and Trust in Sheridan. Checks should be made payable to Karla Krinkee or FBO Nevada Krinkee.
