06/28/2026
Our thoughts and prayers are with Andretta English and her family during this time of grief. May they find comfort, strength, and support from their community and blue family.
𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐟𝐟'𝐬 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐚 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡.
Investigator English passed away early this morning after courageous but unsuccessful efforts by a team of dedicated trauma surgeons and medical professionals to save her life following injuries she sustained in a motorcycle accident on Saturday.
Andretta joined the Forrest County Sheriff's Office on February 26, 2024, serving first as a Patrol Deputy. From her very first day, her passion for serving others was evident. Her dedication, strong work ethic, and unwavering commitment to this profession quickly earned the respect of those around her. Earlier this year, she was assigned to the Investigations Division, where she continued to excel and make a lasting impact on our agency and the citizens we serve.
Andretta was known for her quiet strength, determined spirit, and compassionate heart. She approached every assignment with professionalism and integrity, and her kindness touched everyone who had the privilege of working alongside her. She will be deeply missed by her Sheriff's Office family and by all who knew her.
Before answering the call to law enforcement, Andretta spent several years serving her community with AAA Ambulance Service. The compassion, professionalism, and dedication she demonstrated as a paramedic carried with her throughout her law enforcement career. We extend our sincere appreciation to the leadership and employees of AAA Ambulance Service for the love, support, and compassion they have shown Andretta's family and our Sheriff's Office family during this difficult time. We know they, too, have lost a cherished member of their family.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the trauma surgeons, ICU nurses, physicians, and the entire medical staff who fought tirelessly to save her life. We also wish to thank the Forrest General Hospital Police Department and the many officers from law enforcement agencies across our region who stood beside Andretta's family and our agency with their presence, prayers, and unwavering support during this incredibly difficult time.
Please keep Investigator English's family, friends, and our entire Sheriff's Office family in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of one of our own.
Rest easy, Investigator Andretta English. Thank you for your service, your compassion, and your sacrifice. Your watch has ended, but your legacy will remain with us forever.
