How You Can Help
A Memorial Fund for Deputy Jason Garner has been established by the Stanislaus Sworn Deputies Association. Donations can be made in several ways:
- In person at any West America Bank branch to the Jason Garner Memorial Fund (Account #0219055860)
- The Garner family has also established a GoFundMe account at: https://www.gofundme.com/jason-garner-memorial-fund
- By mail to: Stanislaus Sworn Deputies Association, PO Box 2314, Ceres, CA 95307
About the Honoree
On Saturday, May 13, at approximately 8:20 a.m., Deputy Jason Garner and civilian Community Service Officer Raschel Johnson of the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department died in a solo vehicle crash while responding to a burglary call. The patrol SUV driven by Deputy Garner left the roadway near the intersection of Crows Landing Road and Seventh Street before striking a parked vehicle and dumpster. The collision caused the vehicle to become engulfed in flames.
Deputy Garner served with the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department for nine years. He is survived by his wife and four children.