Pamlico County Sheriff's Office, North Carolina
End of Watch Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Add to My HeroesRussell Earl Lavarl Jones
Sergeant Russell Jones suffered a fatal heart attack after responding to a disruptive inmate at the Pamlico County Detention Center in Bayboro.
While trying to subdue the inmate at 8:33 p.m., Sergeant Jones was punched in the face. Fifteen minutes later, Sergeant Jones collapsed. Despite life-saving measures, he was unable to be resuscitated.
Sergeant Jones had served with the Pamlico County Sheriff's Office for four years. He is survived by his mother and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Person
- Offender In custody
Most Recent Reflection
View all 85 ReflectionsSgt Jones,
You are forever missed. It was a pleasure working with you. Rest easy my friend.
Alison Huckaby
FSD Pamlico Sheriff's Office
December 6, 2025
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