Jeffrey Allen Matheny served in the U.S. Marine Corps.
Deputy Matheny was killed after his cruiser was struck by another vehicle.
Deputy Matheny and another deputy were providing a ride home to a citizen as a courtesy and were driving on U.S. 70. A vehicle struck their cruiser, causing the officer to lose control. The cruiser flipped over several times and struck a group of trees. The suspect driver then fled the scene.
Deputy Matheny was flown to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The other deputy and the citizen were injured in the accident.
Deputy Matheny was a United States Marine Corps veteran, and he had served with the Craven County Sheriff's Department for three years.
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In tribute
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.
Deputy Matheny gave the Craven County Sheriff's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the New Bern community, and 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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