Augusta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch: Saturday, January 14, 1984
Age: 51
Tour of Duty: 21 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Date of Incident: January 14, 1984
Weapon Used: Person
Suspect Info: Acquitted of involuntary manslaughter
Lieutenant James Haupfear suffered a fatal heart attack after being kicked in the chest by a woman who was being arrested for disorderly conduct during a traffic stop in front of 932 Murphy Street.
She was initially charged with murder but was subsequently tried and acquitted on an involuntary manslaughter charge. She was placed on five years probation and fined $500 each for charges of criminal trespass, speeding, and obstruction of an officer. She was also fined $1,000 for simple battery and $250 for driving with a suspended license.
Lieutenant Haupfear was a 21-year veteran of the Augusta Police Department.