Shelby County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Thursday, April 18, 1996
Add to My HeroesStacia Suzanne Alyea
Deputy Stacia Alyea was killed in an accident during a high-speed pursuit of a drunken driver which began on State Road 44.
As Deputy Alyea and two Shelbyville officers continued pursuing the driver into Rush County, Deputy Alyea's vehicle ran over stop sticks that had been placed on the highway, puncturing her squad car's tires. She lost control of her vehicle, veering off the right side of the road, then across the highway before hitting a tree. Deputy Alyea was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 23-year-old driver was arrested in Franklin County denying that the accident was his fault. He was originally charged with 14 offenses, but pleaded guilty to resisting law enforcement causing death and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Deputy Alyea had served with the Shelby County Sheriff's Department for five years and had received an award from Mothers Against Drunk Driving the previous week for her work in drunken driving enforcement. She previously served with the Shelbyville Police Department as a reserve officer and was a US Air Force veteran where she served as a police officer.
Deputy Alyea was survived by her husband, who serves as a captain with the sheriff's department, a 10-year-old son, twin 6-year-old daughters, three stepchildren, sister, two brothers and mother.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 5 years
- Badge 73-12
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Sentenced to 10 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 53 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Alyea,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice- of us as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USAF. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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