James City County Sheriff's Office, Virginia
End of Watch Tuesday, September 19, 1978
Earl Marlin Heisler
Sergeant Earl Heisler was shot and killed while searching a vehicle during a traffic stop. During the search a suspect grabbed Sergeant Heisler's service weapon and shot him.
The man fled but was later apprehended and returned to Virginia. He was found guilty and is serving a life sentence at Greenville Correctional Institution. He was denied parole in 2011.
Sergeant Heisler was survived by his wife and newborn child.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 4
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Committed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsThoughts and prayers with the family as we remember. You are never forgotten! Honoring him with his reading at our stop at JCCPD on this year's LEU ride, 5-10-14.
Chaplain Sam Frye
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