Sharpsburg Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, July 18, 1997
Add to My HeroesWillard Wayne Hathaway
Chief Willard Hathaway succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day after responding to a domestic dispute call. The suspect also shot and killed his wife during the incident.
The suspect was apprehended following a search involving several hundred officers. On November 10, 1999, the suspect was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder. On November 18, 1999, he was given two death sentences for the murder of his wife and Chief Hathaway, but the death sentence was overturned and he was sentenced to two life sentences.
Chief Hathaway had served as chief of the 6-man department for 25 years. He is survived by his son.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 23 years
- Badge 601
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, July 17, 1997
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to two life sentences
Most Recent Reflection
View all 38 ReflectionsYou were such a great person and a wonderful friend. Thank you for listening to all my problems and always making me laugh. You always looked out for me and Buffy and we thank you. I've thought of you through the years and am so grateful I knew you. I miss you, your crazy dance moves and singing kareoke with you. I still have your handcuffs with your initials. I was blessed to know you.
Trisha M.
Friend/ neighbor
April 26, 2022
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