Jimmy Holford III
Service Record
Janesville Wisconsin Police Department
| Rank | Officer (August 2006), Sergeant (June 2016)[1] |
| Dates of Service | Hired August 2006.[1] |
| Salary | $115,351 (2023)[2] |
| Last Known Status | Active |
Commendations
2019 Chief's Commendation
In August 2019, Holford received the Chief's Commendation from the agency for supervising the arrest of an armed robbery suspect.[3]
2022 Special Commendation
In 2022, Holford received a Special Commendation from the agency for aiding a person who had been shot.[4]
Incident Reports
2008 Arrest of Joseph Jakubowski
On March 2, 2008, Holford stopped Jakubowski for an invalid license. Jakubowski exited his vehicle and attacked Holford.[5]
Response Timeline
Jakubowski was convicted of disarming a peace officer and misdemeanor bail jumping and was sentenced to probation.[6][7]
In 2017, Jakubowski robbed a gun store and sent threats to the White House, leading to a 10-day manhunt.[8] Jakubowski was caught, convicted on firearms charges, and sentenced to 14 years in federal prison.[9]
2024 Death of Andrew Zigler
On March 1, 2024, Holford and other officers responded to a complaint of an armed person who had pointed a gun at himself and two other occupants of the house. Zigler refused attempts to communicate with the officers. During the standoff, Holford believed Zigler had moved his gun to a better shooting position. Holford fired, striking Zigler.[10]
Zigler was pronounced dead at the scene.[10]
The incident was captured on Holford's body-worn camera.[4]
Response Timeline
Holford was placed on administrative leave.[11]
An investigation will be conducted by an independent agency, which is required under state law for incidents where a person dies during an encounter with a police officer. The state Department of Justice Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) opened an investigation.[4]
On May 3, 2024, the Rock County District Attorney declared that the use of force was lawful.[10]
LEO Ratings
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Jimmy Holford III, LinkedIn
- ↑ Jimmy Holford III G, City of Janesville, govSalaries
- ↑ Facebook post, Janesville Police Department, 2019-09-05
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 State investigators name Janesville police officer who fatally shot man in March 1 standoff, WCLO, 2024-03-26
- ↑ Chris Gothner, Officer relives attack by Jakubowski, years ago, FOX 47, 2017-04-13
- ↑ Jessica McBride, Joseph Jakubowski: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know, heavy, 2017-04-14
- ↑ State of Wisconsin vs. Joseph Allen Jakubowski, Wisconsin Circuit Court
- ↑ Joseph Jakubowski, Wisconsin gun thief who sent manifesto to President Trump, sentenced to 14 years, NBC News, 2017-12-20
- ↑ Joseph Jakubowski Sentenced to 14 Years for Gun Crimes, U.S. Attorney's Officer, 2017-12-10
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 Brandon Clark, Officer cleared in shooting that saved two people and left one dead, WREX, 2024-05-03
- ↑ UPDATE: Officer Involved Death Investigation in Janesville, Wis., Wisconsin Department of Justice, 2024-03-26
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