Deputy Roy Eugene Ashe, Jackson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Roy Eugene Ashe

Jackson County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, April 13, 1995

Roy Eugene Ashe

Deputy Ashe suffered a fatal heart attack following a high speed pursuit that went through narrow, steep mountain roads in three different counties. The officers were chasing a driver who was a member of a local militia movement that refused to register their vehicles or obtain license plates.

The chase started when a deputy attempted to stop the driver for not having a license plate. Deputy Ashe was found in his patrol car at approximately 12:15 am after breaking off from the chase. The suspect was released from jail in 2002 after serving only five years.

Deputy Ashe had been in law enforcement for 17 years.

A section of US Highway 441, in Jackson County, was named the Deputy Roy Eugene Ashe Highway in his honor.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 17 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Another year has passed and you are still admired and respectfully remembered in the hearts and minds of so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your loved ones and friends on this anniversary of your EOW. You will never be forgotten.

James Sheppard
Father of Sgt. Jason L. Sheppard EOW 12/7/06

April 13, 2010