Scott County Sheriff’s Office offers condolences to Chief Deputy Brad Ellis

The Scott County Sheriff’s Office offered its deepest condolences to Chief Deputy Brad Ellis and his family after the loss of a family member, the office said in a Facebook post.

In the post, the office wrote that “behind every badge is a family and behind every public servant is a heart that carries both duty and personal loss,” and said Ellis has dedicated countless hours serving and protecting the community.

The post asked the public to keep Chief Deputy Ellis and his family in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate a difficult time and said the department stands beside him with the same support and compassion he has shown others throughout his career.

The Facebook message listed Mike Lee, Sheriff; Brad Ellis, Chief Deputy; and Joshua Thames, public information officer. No further details about the family member’s identity or the circumstances of the death were provided. We will provide more information as it becomes available.