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Floyd H. Miles Jr.
Incident
Sergeant Floyd Miles suffered a fatal heart attack while struggling with a subject inside an ambulance at the intersection of John Tyler Memorial Highway and Wayside Road.
At 12:30 p.m., a deputy was monitoring traffic at the intersection when a subject on a moped fell onto the deputy's vehicle. The man claimed people were trying to kill him. After noticing there was blood on him, the deputy requested an ambulance. Medics were tending to the subject inside the ambulance when the man suddenly attacked the deputy once he returned to the rear of the ambulance. Sergeant Miles arrived on the scene to assist the deputy, and he was also attacked. During the ensuing struggle, Sergeant Miles suffered a medical emergency and collapsed.
He was transported to MCV/New Kent Medical Center where he passed away.
The subject was transported to the hospital.
Sergeant Miles was a U.S. Army veteran and had served with the Charles City County Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, three stepsons, mother, father, brothers, a sister, and a grandson.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sergeant Miles gave the Charles City County Sheriff's Office 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Charles City community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Military Service
Floyd H. Miles Jr. served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Cardiac
Charles City County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to cardiac events.
Floyd is one of 25 officers lost to cardiac events in VA, 3.8% of the 653 remembered there.
Floyd is one of 1,307 officers lost to cardiac events in the United States, 4.7% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Floyd is one of 1,309 officers lost to cardiac events worldwide, 3.8% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2024, 1 officer in VA was lost to cardiac events, the 4th heaviest of 21 years on record. The heaviest was 1962, with 3.
In 2024, 18 officers in the United States were lost to cardiac events, the 17th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
In 2024, 18 officers worldwide were lost to cardiac events, the 18th heaviest of 139 years on record. The heaviest was 2014, with 24.
Who
Floyd was 45. Of the 23 lost to cardiac events in VA whose age is recorded, half were between 40 and 50; the middle age was 47. Floyd had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 12 years.
Floyd was 45. Of the 1,249 lost to cardiac events in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 55; the middle age was 48. Floyd had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
Floyd was 45. Of the 1,251 lost to cardiac events worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 42.5 and 55; the middle age was 48. Floyd had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.
When
June holds 8% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 24%. Sundays: 8%.
June holds 7.2% of these deaths in the United States; January holds the most, 9.6%. Sundays: 13.9%.
June holds 7.3% of these deaths worldwide; January holds the most, 9.5%. Sundays: 13.9%.
How
Cardiac deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Charles City County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 653 deaths in VA, the 3rd most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 20% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 4.7% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16.1% of these deaths.
Cardiac deaths account for 3.8% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the 4th most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 16% of these deaths.
His people
Charles City County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Floyd among them.
Where
Military Service
Floyd H. Miles Jr. served in the U.S. Army before joining law enforcement.
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