Deputy Sheriff John Allen Pegram, Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Deputy Sheriff John Allen Pegram

Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Thursday, October 31, 1929

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John Allen Pegram

Deputy John Pegram was killed on Route 65 (modern-day U.S. Highway 158) four miles east of Reidsville while he and another deputy were searching for bootleggers.

After locating several suspects a chase ensued in which Deputy Pegram was riding on one of the running boards. When they got close to the fleeing vehicle one of the suspects pushed him off of the running board, causing him to suffer a skull fracture.

Deputy Pegram was survived by his wife, three sons, and five daughters. His wife suffered a breakdown following his murder and she died one month later.

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Age 55
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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Weapon Person
Offender Never apprehended

vehicle pursuit, alcohol violation

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95 years ago today since your passing. Reading the reflections from your Family warms my heart and assures me that you truly will never be forgotten.
Rest in peace Deputy Pegram.

Elizabeth Haugen Mosqueda.
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

October 31, 2024