Phillip Michael Deese Dorchester County Sheriff's Department Friday, March 09, 2007

Deputy Phillip Michael Deese was killed in a head-on traffic collision. He was driving westbound on I-26 in an unincorporated part of Dorchester County when a pick-up truck crossed the median, hitting the deputy's patrol car head on. The crash killed the deputy, the driver of the pick-up, and Deputy Deese's K9 partner, Sonja. Deputy Deese had served the Dorchester County Sheriff's office for almost seven years. He is survived by his wife, child, and two step-children. Phillip Michael Deese's name has been engraved at the National Law Enforcement Memorial in Washington, DC. His name can be located on panel 2, W-26. A plaque bearing Phillip Michael Deese's name is displayed at the South Carolina Law Enforcement Officers Hall of Fame in Columbia. Views: 1,969

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