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The Grant County Sheriff’s Office sadly shares the news that Deputy Sheriff Jon Melvin passed away this morning due to a condition not yet determined. He was found inside his home by fellow deputies checking on his welfare after family members were unable to reach Jon.
 
Deputy Melvin, age 60, badge number 33, had served over 35 years in law enforcement. He was hired in May 1984 and served most of his career as a Grant County Sheriff’s Deputy. In addition to patrol, Deputy Melvin served in a wide range of special assignments including the Off-Road Vehicle Unit, the Search and Rescue Unit, the Marine Unit, as a School Resource Officer at Wahluke schools in Mattawa, and as the community deputy for Desert Aire.
 
Deputy Melvin was preparing to retire in early 2021 once he reached his 36 years of service.

“Deputy Melvin was a well-rounded, highly-skilled deputy whose intelligence was outweighed only by his compassion and willingness to always help others,” said Sheriff Tom Jones. “Jon will be deeply missed.”

The Grant County Sheriff’s Office will be assisting Jon’s family with arrangements. Any public ceremonies will be held at a later time.
 
Deputy Melvin’s remains are in the care of Coroner Craig Morrison, who expressed his grief and sends prayers and wishes for healing to all those who loved Jon.

Please take a moment to pray for Jon, his family and colleagues.
 
Contact:
Kyle Foreman    R-75
Public Information Officer
Grant County Sheriff’s Office
509-760-3713
[email protected]