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Deputy Sheriff Jeremy Voyles was killed in a single-vehicle crash that occurred on County Road 4 near Houlka on the evening of August 27th, 2019.
He and a state narcotics agent were conducting an investigation when their vehicle rolled over several times. He was flown to a hospital Tupelo where he succumbed to his injuries early the following morning.
Deputy Voyles had served with the Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department for five years and was assigned to the North Mississippi Narcotics Unit. He had previously served as a law enforcement officer with the Mississippi Department of Transportation.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two young children, and parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Voyles gave the Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Voyles.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Jeremy is one of 89 officers lost to accidents in MS, 25.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Jeremy is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jeremy is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2019, 3 officers in MS were lost to accidents, the 3rd heaviest of 64 years on record. The heaviest was 1989, with 4.
In 2019, 45 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 103rd heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2019, 46 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Jeremy was 33. Of the 83 lost to accidents in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 52; the middle age was 43. Jeremy had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Jeremy was 33. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Jeremy had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jeremy was 33. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Jeremy had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 4.5% of these deaths in MS; May holds the most, 16.9%. Wednesdays: 13.5%.
August holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 9.3% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 14.6%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 25.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Chickasaw County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, Jeremy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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