Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Ronald Yeazel was shot and killed from ambush while eating his meal in his patrol car.
His 41-year-old wife was later arrested, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to 15 years in prison. She was paroled on May 23, 2002.
Sergeant Yeazel had served with the Hope Mills Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his two children, parents, and two sisters.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Yeazel gave the Hope Mills Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hope Mills community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Yeazel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Ronald L. Yeazel is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 58 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Hope Mills Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ronald L. Yeazel's cause is highlighted.
How Ronald L. Yeazel Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ronald L. Yeazel is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ronald L. Yeazel was killed by handgun.
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