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SERVICES SET FOR NAVASOTA SGT. MARK BUTLER -WHO GAVE HIS LIFE TO SAVE OTHERS

SGT. MARK BUTLER

Sergeant Mark Butler (Navasota Police Department, Texas) heard a radio call of a high-speed pursuit in his area. A female suspect tried to cash a fraudulent check at a bank in nearby College Station, Texas. When police arrived the suspect quickly fled in a vehicle leading officers on a high-speed chase. The suspect eventually entered the highway going the wrong direction. She traveled southbound in the northbound lanes of traffic. Sergeant Butler went to this area. According to witnesses, the suspect’s driving behavior was endangering countless others on the highway. Sergeant Butler realized this as well and quickly positioned his patrol vehicle in front of the suspect vehicle causing a violent head-on collision effectively ending the suspect’s driving behavior. The female suspect died at the scene. Sergeant Butler was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Sergeant Butler’s actions undoubtedly saved the lives of countless others. Sergeant Butler worked for the Navasota Police Department for nearly 4 years and served in the United States Army for over a decade. EOW 1.15.25

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Navasota Police Department and the City of Navasota invite the community to honor the life and service of Sergeant Mark Allen Butler. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Nobles Funeral Home, with a public visitation from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. The funeral service will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Central Church Bryan-College Station, 1991 FM 158, College Station, TX. Services will begin at 12:00 PM, followed by a reception at the VFW in Navasota. The City of Navasota and the Navasota Police Department thank the community for their continued support during this difficult time.

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