Sweetwater Police Department, Florida
End of Watch: Wednesday, June 25, 1986
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicular assault
Date of Incident: June 25, 1986
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman James Beasley was intentionally struck and killed by a fleeing suspect as he attempted to setup a roadblock.
The suspect was an escapee who was fleeing deputies from another county.
Patrolman Beasley had served with the Sweetwater Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, four children, parents, and sister.