Scott Jones (52) - The Fresno County Sheriff’s Office is saddened to announce the passing of retired Undersheriff Scott Jones. Jones, 52, collapsed last night at his home in Clovis.  Emergency Medical personnel responded and immediately transported him to Clovis Community Hospital where he later died.

Jones began his career as a deputy with the Sheriff’s Office in 1983.  In 2007, Jones was promoted to the rank of Undersheriff by newly elected Sheriff Margaret Mims.  He held that rank until his retirement in 2013. The exact cause of death is unknown at this time, however, it is believed to have been medically related.