Auxiliary Deputy Ervin Leonard Penland, Buncombe County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Auxiliary Deputy Ervin Leonard Penland

Buncombe County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Monday, March 18, 1974

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Ervin Leonard Penland

Auxiliary Deputy Ervin Penland succumbed to injuries sustained on January 15th, 1974, while he and his partner pursued a vehicle along Beaverdam Road at about 7:30 pm.

He was ejected from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries. He was transported to a local hospital before being transported to the VA Hospital, where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.

Deputy Penland had served as full-time deputy for four years before resigning two weeks before the crash to take a higher-paying job in the private sector. He continued with the department as an unpaid volunteer auxiliary deputy after resigning.

He was survived by his wife and daughters.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 4 years
Badge 722

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Tuesday, January 15, 1974
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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Deputy Penland,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Buncombe County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 18, 2024