Deputy Jeffrey Allen Matheny, Craven County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Jeffrey Allen Matheny

Craven County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, October 21, 2000

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Jeffrey Allen Matheny

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.

The driver turned himself in several days later.

Deputy Matheny was a United States Marine Corps veteran, and he had served with the Craven County Sheriff's Department for three years.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 3 years
Badge 135
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender Apprehended

hit-and-run, vehicle crash

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Deputy Matheny,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 21, 2025