Sullivan County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Tuesday, May 30, 1995
Add to My HeroesRoscoe Teague
Sergeant Roscoe Teague suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being involved in an altercation with two men during a traffic stop.
During the altercation, he had to spray the men with his department-issued chemical agent. He suffered a heart attack a short time later. He was transported to a local hospital where he remained until passing away while waiting for a heart transplant.
Patrolman Teague had served with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office for 20 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 20 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Sunday, March 12, 1995
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
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