Sgt. Floyd H. Miles Jr., Virginia deputy who died after being attacked, 'consistently excelled,' Charles City sheriff says

CHARLES CITY COUNTY, Va. — A sheriff's deputy who died Sunday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency in Charles City County is being remembered for his “true 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 patrol car, Charles City County Sheriff Jayson T. Crawley said .

The sheriff said when the driver approached the deputy's vehicle, his moped crashed into the patrol car.

That's when Miles noticed blood on the driver and “asked if he was OK,” Crawley said.

“The subject stated that people were chasing him and trying to kill him,” Crawley said. “He repeated this several times and the deputy then placed him in the back of their vehicle and called emergency medical services for further observation.”

When emergency crews arrived, the suspect was placed in 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 after Miles was hit, there was a struggle between the suspect, EMS crews and law enforcement.

“As a result of this struggle, the deputy suffered a medical emergency,” Crawley said.

Miles was rushed to VCU Health's emergency center in New Kent where he died, Crawley said.

The suspect was taken to an area hospital for examination/observation.

Crawley said the Virginia State Police 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 “real authentic passion” not only for its residents but for all Virginians.

The Charles City County native enlisted in the U.S. Army when he graduated from Charles City County High School, Crawley said.

“Sergeant Miles came back to proudly serve the Charles City County Sheriff’s Office for 16 years,” Crawley said.

Miles was the patrol and animal control supervisor.

“He has consistently excelled in his field, recently graduating from animal control school,” Crawley said.

Miles is survived by his parents, his wife, three stepsons, a grandson, brothers and a sister.

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