CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. -- A sheriff's deputy who died after suffering a medical emergency on duty in Charles City County Sunday afternoon is being remembered for his "genuine passion."
Sgt. Floyd H. Miles Jr. was monitoring traffic on John Tyler Memorial Highway at Wayside Drive around 12:30 p.m. when a moped driver approached his cruiser, Charles City County Sheriff Jayson T. Crawley said.
The sheriff said that as the driver neared the deputy's vehicle, their moped fell onto the cruiser.
That is when Miles noticed blood on the driver and "asked if they were OK," Crawley said.
"The subject stated that people were after him and trying to kill him," Crawley said. "He repeatedly said that and the deputy then placed him into the rear of their vehicle and called EMS for further observation."
When EMS crews arrived, the suspect was put into the back of an ambulance. But when Miles went to check on the suspect, Crawley said the man "became combative" and attacked Miles.
Crawley said that after Miles was hit, there was a struggle between the suspect, EMS crews and law enforcement.
"As a result of the struggle, the deputy suffered a medical emergency," Crawley said.
Miles was rushed to VCU Health's Emergency Center at New Kent where he died, Crawley said.
The suspect was taken to an area hospital for examination/observation.
Crawley said Virginia State Police's Bureau of Criminal Investigation is handling the investigation into the incident.
Crawley remembered Miles as someone who "truly loved" Charles City County and had a "true genuine passion" not only for its residents but for all Virginians.
The Charles City County native enlisted in the United States Army when he graduated from Charles City County High School, Crawley said.
"Sgt. Miles returned to serve Charles City County Sheriff’s Office proudly for 16 years," Crawley said.
Miles was the supervisor of patrol and animal control.
"He constantly excelled in his field most recently graduating from Animal Control School," Crawley said.
Miles is survived by his parents, wife, three stepsons, a grandson, brothers and a sister.
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