Clark County, Nevada, Sheriff's Office Jeep Posse

29 Comments

1. Robert PavlowskiDecember 14, 2016 at 11:11 PM

   Did anyone know my great grandfather BJ handlon

   1. Fred W. AndersonApril 28, 2025 at 12:55 PM

      I knew BJ but not very well. I recall him being a regular police officer and not with the posse. my term with the old Sheriff's Office started in 1963.
2. David EilersDecember 15, 2016 at 12:17 AM

   Hi Robert, I don't remember running across his name. How long was he a part of the Jeep Posse? Do you know the approximate years? Thanks, - Dave
3. Ismael AcostaDecember 30, 2017 at 6:53 PM

   Hello, I was rescued at Red Rock on December 9th 1984. I was told that they learned a lot from that rescue. My wife is one of the Jeep Posse kids. Her dad is Thomas Davies and he was the treasurer . I never had a chance to thank my rescuers , except Larry from Larry’s Great Western Meats.
4. David EilersDecember 30, 2017 at 9:58 PM

   Ismael thanks for the note and for sharing your regards to the rescuers. Have a wonderful 2018!
5. Cameron HughesFebruary 2, 2018 at 6:04 PM

   Good seeing some posts from some familiar names. We had a blast in those days.
6. Robert werlyFebruary 24, 2018 at 2:50 AM

   Did anybody know Jack Albright is a 15-year veteran renew doctor Dennis hi Cameron you might be a lot of good times on the on the Jeep Posse
7. Lonnie RichardsAugust 10, 2018 at 12:15 AM

   My Grand father "L. Dean Richards" Worked for the Jeep Posse. He knew Jack Albright. As a kid we would have Halloween and Christmas party's at the JP club house.
8. Doug BrimmerAugust 22, 2018 at 6:01 PM

   I'm a historian looking for any additional pictures of the jeep posse or help interviewing prior members. Please send me any contact information to dbrimmer@sbcsd.org.
9. David EilersAugust 22, 2018 at 6:22 PM

   Hi Doug, If I can be of any help, feel free to email me at D@ewillys.com. You can see the Jeep Posse stuff I've accumulated here: http://www.ewillys.com/tag/jeep-posse/ Good luck! - Dave
10. Robert werlyJanuary 27, 2019 at 6:03 PM

    I knew Larry Hughes from Great Western meats I knew a lot of the search and rescue Personnel team me and Jack Albright he was a 25-year veteran we used to go and work the mint 400 for a lot of years I remember one day I got to ride in a police helicopter in front Phil the pilot said not to touch the control we all flew to Red Rock Canyon and they propelled off the helicopter on to Red Rock Canyon for training exercises I thought that was awesome
11. Dr HirshFebruary 4, 2020 at 4:39 AM

    Did anyone know Dr. Jack Hirsh, this is so awesome to see I am his grandson and am also a physician working now with Red Rock search and Rescue.
12. David EilersFebruary 4, 2020 at 4:38 PM

    Dr. Hirsh, I'm glad you were excited to see this. That's exactly why I post info like this, because you just never know when someone related to these jeep pioneers will find it :-) ... I have not personally run across the name Hirsh, but will keep it in mind. Thanks, - Dave
13. Maryetta BowmanJune 9, 2020 at 4:13 AM

    Prior to 1970's what was the name of the Deputy that used to run the search & rescue and maybe Jeep posse. Something like "Wally" comes to mind. I was CCSO deputy Maryetta Frassa. Now Bowman, hired on 1963 for Sheriff Lamb, first girl w/CCSO to go thru a police Academy in Nevada, 2 female juvenile officers from the LVPD went thru the Academy with me. March 1967.
14. Lionel R HallJanuary 26, 2021 at 5:53 AM

    My dad was Roy Hall. We grew up with the Jeep Posse. I remember practicing repelling at Red Rock and helping out at the Score 250 and Mint 400. I have some pics if you would like. Thanks for sharing your information.

    1. David EilersJanuary 26, 2021 at 3:48 PM

       Hi Lionel, I'd be happy to add some pics to the post. You can email me directly at d@deilers.com with pics, info and or questions. Thanks! - Dave
15. Rick KruegerAugust 12, 2022 at 5:32 AM

    I am trying to pull some info together on the group for the Off-road Motorsport Hall Of Fame. Like some of you, I was introduced to the group from off road racing. We were friends with Gary Lowes and Dean Richards. I would appreciate any comments, stories , information and additional names anyone has from the 70s and their involvement with off road racing.

    1. David EilersAugust 12, 2022 at 1:58 PM

       Hi Rick, If you'd like, I can do a special post about this on eWillys. Feel free to email at d@deilers.com if you'd like me to do this, - Dave
16. BruceJanuary 14, 2023 at 4:49 PM

    Does anyone have a badge or know what one’s worth?
17. Bill HutfilzApril 3, 2023 at 3:11 AM

    Marietta you’re probably thinking about Walter Butts. Plus I have my dads badges to me they are priceless.
18. Garre MathisSeptember 1, 2023 at 4:53 AM

    My dad was Guy D Mathis Sr. He was treasurer for many years. I will look through my dads stuff. We have many pictures of the Sheriffs mounted Posse and the Sheriffs jeep posse. Lot of names. Bud and Ellen Albright Jack and Kenny. Bob and Bunny Harris. Don and Lawana Henry. and many more.
19. Cindy Larkin PhelpsSeptember 1, 2023 at 7:15 PM

    Garre Mathis i would live to see what ever pictures you have. please try to post them. Everyone would love seeing them.
20. John LowesNovember 29, 2023 at 10:18 PM

    Rhona, I knew Dr Campton. my dad was in thr jeep posse and also involved with off road racing. I was young but spendt many hours with the guys on training exercises and out in the field at races.
21. Carrol MatternMay 29, 2024 at 6:18 PM

    Thank you for this site I found a pic of my Daddy front and center in the group pic I remember all the weekend maneuvers he used to go to his name is Leo Spraguer so happy to have this pic I’m so grateful he passé has in 1973 he is sorely missed thanks so much
22. FRANK KostelacJune 3, 2024 at 2:28 AM

    Those were the days, good days all.
23. Louis BarlowAugust 1, 2024 at 8:49 AM

    Wow! There’s a lot of last names on here that I remember. I joined SNORE around 1976 and we had our monthly meetings at the JP hall. My father in law’s name was Bert Vaughan and am married to his daughter Pam. (41 years). We still have his 1945 “Ford” Jeep. I had to quit competitively racing after I broke my back in 1990. Some of the best years of my life. Someone you may want to contact for information is Kenny Freeman. If anyone has old history from then, it would be him.
24. KentSeptember 22, 2024 at 1:07 AM

    While watching The Night Stalker (think of Kochak) on MeTv's Svengoolie, there is a press conference where city officials announce an all-out manhunt for a serial killer (vampire) which includes using the Highway Patrol, the Jeep Posse, and other law enforcement agencies.
25. DougSeptember 22, 2024 at 9:15 PM

    Bruce-send me your email and I’ll send you pictures of the Jeep Posse patches and badges
26. Titus HiggonsOctober 10, 2024 at 4:01 PM

    my father was the vice commander and the captain in the jeep posse, his name is jack l Higgons, Growing up in las vegas as a kid I new dennis campton, bill stojack. We would go to the mint 400 desert races were the posse would have crowd control and security. I have his badge and patches some were. My father past away in 2008 in vegas. dean richards was a good family friend he worked for coors back in the day. the old club house was off washington street. My name is titus higgons I live outside of reno nevada. We had the black and white jeep with the lights and everything on it.