Daniel Evans died Friday morning at his home after serving the department for 24 years. The Winder Police Department is mourning the sudden loss of Sgt. Daniel Evans, who was found dead in his home Friday morning. Daniel Evans served the Winder Police Department for 24 years prior to his death, according to the agency. Local community members flooded the comments of a Facebook post announcing Evans' passing, sharing fond memories of the officer and praising his kind nature.