THE mystery of a sheriff's deputy found dead in a car a year after surviving a fiery crash has shocked a community. The body of Deputy Dallas Edeburn, 30, of the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office was found on Monday after he failed to return home from work.

Ramsey County Sheriff's OfficeRamsey County Deputy Dallas Edeburn, 30, was found dead in his vehicle on Monday in a mystery that has shocked the community '/ '

Ramsey County Sheriff's OfficeEdeburn is survived by his wife and five-month-old son '/ ' A preliminary autopsy found no signs of trauma or injury to Edeburn's body, however, the manner and cause of death will be released by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner once the full autopsy is complete. "Our hearts go out to Dallas' wife, family, and friends. He was larger than life, both in his physical presence and his service to Ramsey County," said Sheriff Bob Fletcher. Edeburn worked for the county for seven years, starting as a correctional officer in 2015 before taking a job with the sheriff's office two years later. He received numerous accolades for his police work, and was celebrated for his heroic actions in once rescuing a woman who was going to jump from a freeway bridge. READ MORE NEWS

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ACT OF RAGE Mom and daughter-in-law stabbed to death at two homes as kids hid from suspect Edeburn suffered serious injuries in March 2021 when a stolen vehicle struck his squad car, causing it to roll about five times. Other deputies dragged Edeburn to safety before his vehicle was engulfed in flames. According to the sheriff's office, he "worked valiantly to rehab from his injuries and return to full-duty status.... The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners at the time said that Edeburn "likely would not have survived" without the assistance from his fellow deputies. Most read in The US Sun 'SO TOXIC' Meghan McCain reveals cruel comment ex cohost said that made her quit The View DIET DANGERS The top 5 worst foods that could SHORTEN your life expectancy AIR THREAT China flies 22 jets into Taiwan airspace after firing 11 missiles in war drills VLADIM-EAR 'Sickly' Putin using body double with different EARS, claims Ukraine THIN KIM Kardashian fans fear for Kim's health as she looks 'skinnier than EVER' in pics KIM-COMPLETELY DONE? Kim's fans spot big 'clue' she has split from Pete Davidson in new pic He had to undergo surgeries and treatment for his injuries, which included two fractured ribs, a deep laceration to his right elbow, a dislocated toe, and a shattered right knee cap. The driver who struck Edeburn was sentenced in December 2021. Edeburn appeared in court while walking with a cane. In his victim impact statement, Edeburn stated that he and his wife had recently been married when the crash occurred. "The defendant took away any possibility of having a honeymoon in a timely fashion," Edeburn said. "Instead, the honeymoon was held with a stay at Regions Hospital …Our marriage began with the 'in sickness and health' phase.... Read More on The US Sun

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PICKERS' DREAM Inside American Pickers star Robbie's $225K store featuring vintage cars Born and raised in Minnesota, Edeburn said that he was "grateful for the opportunity to give back to his community," in a 2017 sheriff's office Facebook post. "His commitment to his family, his partners, and the citizens of Ramsey County will never be forgotten," the sheriff's office said in a press release.

Ramsey County Deputies' FederationLast year, Edeburn survived a horrific crash that caused his car to roll over about five times '/ '

Ramsey County Sheriff's OfficeEdeburn received multiple injuries from the crash, which occurred just after he and his wife got married '/ '