Deputy Sheriff Charles Edward Baskette, Jr., Greene County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

Deputy Sheriff Charles Edward Baskette, Jr.

Greene County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee

End of Watch Monday, March 23, 1998

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Charles Edward Baskette, Jr.

Deputy Sheriff Eddie Baskette suffered a fatal heart attack while training at the Greene County Firing Range at 1435 Hal Henard Road in Greeneville.

By 7:20 a.m., Deputy Baskette had completed approximately two hours of physical training exercises. After breakfast, he returned to the training course and was running when he collapsed around 10:30 a.m. Despite staff and other cadets providing life-saving measures, he was transported to Laughlin Memorial Hospital, where he was unable to be resuscitated.

Deputy Baskette had served with the Greene County Sheriff's Department for over a year. He worked in the Detention Center for 10 months and was assigned to patrol for three months. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 37
Tour 1 year, 1 month
Badge 248

Incident Details

Cause Heart attack

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Deputy Sheriff Baskette,
On today, the 27th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Greene County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 23, 2025