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- Mar. 01, 1978 -
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Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Patch
Resided: AZ, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Mar. 01, 1978
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 42 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office - AZ
550 W Jackson St  
Phoenix, AZ   85003   USA
(602)876-1000
County: Maricopa
Dept. Type: County/Corrections
Hero's Rank: Reserve Deputy
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Accident - Police
Agency URL: Click Here
Badge: 616
On The Job: 19 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: AZ   USA   Wed. Mar. 01, 1978
Summary: Deputy James Epp drowned while attempting to save a woman trapped in a car when a river flooded onto a road. Deputy Epp and a civilian trying to help were swept away by the river as they attempted to attach a chain to her car. His body was found a mile down stream; the civilian survived. Other officers saved the woman.

Deputy Epp had served with the agency for nearly 20 years and was awarded the Arizona Medal of Valor postumously in May 1978. He volunteered with MCSO for nearly 20 years prior to his death. He is survived by his wife and child.

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