Chief Deputy Sheriff George H. Allen, Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

Chief Deputy Sheriff George H. Allen

Cleveland County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina

End of Watch Wednesday, September 4, 1974

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George H. Allen

Chief Deputy Sheriff George Allen was killed in a vehicle crash while transporting an inmate from the county jail to Dorothea Dix Hospital in Raleigh.

The patrol car collided with a tractor-trailer cab on Highway 49, near Rocky River Road, in Cabarrus County. Chief Deputy Allen and a civilian assisting with the transport were both killed. The prisoner was injured.

Chief Deputy Allen had served with the Cleveland County Sheriff's Office for 24 years. He was survived by his brother, who served as the county sheriff at the time.

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Age 56
Tour 24 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, transport

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Chief Deputy Sheriff Allen,
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 Cleveland County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol (Retired)

September 4, 2024