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Patrolman James Mathis Beasley | Sweetwater Police Department, Florida
Sweetwater Police Department, Florida

Patrolman

James Mathis Beasley

Sweetwater Police Department, Florida

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 25, 1986

Biographical Info

Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

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.