Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Maryland
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 14, 2000
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: 13 years
Badge Number: 6027
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: June 14, 2000
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Heller was killed in an single car automobile accident while responding to an assistance call.
Deputy Heller was responding to assist another deputy with a mental patient, who was armed with a possible weapon. As Deputy Heller was driving southbound on U.S. Route 113, his 2000 Ford Crown Victoria went out of control and struck a group of trees, ejecting him. Upon impact the cruiser burst into flames. He was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Deputy Heller had been in law enforcement for 13 years, and had been with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office for four years.
He is survived by his wife and two daughters, ages 9 and 14.