Sergeant James Leroy Biggs, Virginia State Police, Virginia

Sergeant James Leroy Biggs

Virginia State Police, Virginia

End of Watch Wednesday, December 19, 1984

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James Leroy Biggs

Trooper James Biggs was shot and killed during a traffic stop at the I-64 rest stop in Alleghany County, two miles from the West Virginia line.

The driver of the car was a prison escapee. The killer was convicted of Trooper Biggs' death and sentenced to life in prison.

Trooper Biggs had served with the Virginia State Police for 18 years.

In May 2004, the Virginia legislature voted to have two bridges on I-64 named in memory of Trooper Biggs.

Bio

Age 47
Tour 18 years
Badge 284

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

traffic stop, escapee

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Sgt. Biggs,
On today, the 40th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of Virginia. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 19, 2024