Deputy Jeffrey Allen Matheny, Craven County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Jeffrey Allen Matheny

Craven County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, October 21, 2000

Jeffrey Allen Matheny

Deputy Matheny was killed after his cruiser was struck by another vehicle. The suspect driver then fled the scene.

Deputy Matheny and another deputy were providing a ride home to a citizen as a courtesy and were driving on U.S. 70. The suspect vehicle struck their cruiser, causing the officer to lose control. The cruiser flipped over several times, and struck a group of trees.

Deputy Matheny was flown to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. The other deputy and the citizen were injured in the accident. The suspect driver fled the scene, but turned himself in several days later.

Deputy Matheny had been employed with the Craven County Sheriff's Department for three years. He was a retired marine.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 3 years
Badge 135
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Apprehended

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Rembering you today brother.. another year has passed and hunting season allways triggers my thoughts of your passing and your service to community and the love for your family. Pick me out a great hunting place in heaven...Love you..

Michael Mixon USMC
Albemarle NC

September 20, 2018