Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office, Louisiana
End of Watch Sunday, May 30, 1999
Add to My HeroesJames Michael Phillips
Deputy Sheriff James Phillips was killed in a single car crash as he was attempting to catch up to a speeder.
As Deputy Phillips was travelling southbound, he clocked a vehicle speeding and made a U-turn. Approximately a quarter mile down the road he entered an S-curve and left the roadway. The cruiser entered a culvert, rolled over, and ejected Deputy Phillips. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Deputy Phillips had served with the Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office for 19 years.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 19 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 28 ReflectionsIt's been almost 19 years since you left us and I still want to cry every time I think about you. I wish I could see you one more time. You were the closest thing to a daddy that I had. It takes a true man to raise someone else's baby. I'll love and miss you always.
Beau
March 5, 2018
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