Chief of Police Willard Wayne Hathaway

Chief of Police Willard Wayne Hathaway | Sharpsburg Police Department, North Carolina
Sharpsburg Police Department, North Carolina
Chief of Police Willard Wayne Hathaway

Sharpsburg Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Friday, July 18, 1997

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Willard 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

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Chief Hathaway,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sharpsburg. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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