Reserve Deputy James L. Epp
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Arizona
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 1, 1978

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Drowned
Date of Incident: Wednesday, March 1, 1978
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Epp drowned while attempting to save a woman trapped in a car when a river flooded onto a road. Deputy Epp was swept away by the river as he attempted to attach a chain to her car. His body was found a mile down stream. Other officers saved the woman.