VSA is saddened to learn of this line of duty death from the Charles City County Sheriff’s Office. On June 9, 2024, around 12:30pm, a Charles City County Deputy was monitoring traffic at the intersection of John Tyler Memorial Highway (Rt. 5) and Wayside Road (Rt. 607), when an individual on a moped approached their vehicle. As the subject approached the deputy’s vehicle, the moped fell onto the vehicle. The deputy noticed blood on the subject’s person and asked if he were ok. The subject stated that people were after him and trying to kill him. He repeatedly said that and the deputy then place him into the rear of his vehicle and called EMS for further observation. Once Charles City County Fire/EMS arrived, they transferred the subject to the rear of the ambulance. After several minutes, the deputy returned to the rear of the ambulance and that is when the subject become combative towards the deputy and struck him. After the deputy was struck, a struggled ensued between the subject against law enforcement and EMS. As a result of the struggle, the deputy suffered a medical emergency. As a result of that medical emergency, the deputy was rushed to MCV/New Kent Medical Center were he succumbed to his medical emergency.
Sgt. Floyd H. Miles, Jr. was born and raised in Charles City County, a county which he truly loved. Upon graduating Charles City County High School, he enlisted in the United States Army. Sgt. Miles returned to serve the Charles City County Sheriff’s Office proudly for 16 years. He was supervisor of Patrol and Animal Control. He had a true genuine passion not only for the residents of Charles City County, but all residents of the Commonwealth of Virginia. He constantly excelled in his field, most recently graduating from Animal Control School. He is survived by his mother and father, wife, three stepsons, brothers, sister and grandson. The subject was transported to an area hospital for examination/observation. Virginia State Police BCI is handling the investigation.
VSA will provide more details as they come available and sends its deepest condolences to the community, Charles City Sheriff’s Office, and family of Sgt. Floyd H. Miles, Jr.