Loss of A Deputy At Eastland County Sheriff's Department

September 7, 2016 

It is with great sadness that the Eastland County Sheriff's Office reports the loss of one of its deputies. Kenneth Hubert Maltby lost his life

this morning while on duty in a traffic accident on FM 570 South of Eastland near CR 442. Ken Maltby, age 72, had been with the

Sheriff's Office since May 2014. He was pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Ronnie White. The body was taken

to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner's office for autopsy. Texas Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating the accident.  

Services are pending at this time. 

  Wayne Bradford 

   Sheriff 

   Eastland County