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James Paugh

Case from Richmond, GA dated Oct 23, 2011

Victim Details

Name

James David Jd Paugh

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Richmond

State

GA

Date Of Death

2011-10-23

Age At Death

47

First Name

James

Last Name

Paugh

Last Updated

07/01/2026

Case Description

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In the early morning hours of October 23, 2011, a sense of duty led to a tragic end for a veteran law enforcement officer. Deputy James 'JD' Paugh, a 47-year-old male who had served with the Richmond County Sheriff's Office for 17 years, was on his way home after his shift. As he traveled on I-520 near Gordon Highway, he noticed a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road and, believing the occupants might be in distress, he stopped to assist.

As Deputy Paugh approached the vehicle on h ...

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Sheriff: Ga. deputy's killer had drinking problem - NBC News

Richmond County sheriff's Deputy James Paugh was always on duty ...

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It's been a few years since we lost Deputy Paugh, but I often think about the immense bravery he sho... ...Read More
01/26/2023

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