What happened after the Jerry Pegram shooting in Ashtabula?

After Jerry Pegram was fatally shot by Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office deputies, the Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office conducted a review and concluded that the use of deadly force was legally justified. No criminal charges were filed against the involved officers.

Were the officers in the Ashtabula County shooting charged?

No, the Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office reviewed the case and declined to file criminal charges against the involved officers, determining that the use of deadly force was legally justified.

What was found on Jerry Pegram after the incident?

After the shooting, a Smith & Wesson revolver was removed from a holster on Jerry Pegram's person. DNA analysis of the firearm was consistent with Pegram. During the pursuit, deputies also observed Pegram throwing "packages" or "baggies" from his motorcycle.

police-shooting · Denmark Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio

What happened after Ashtabula County deputies fatally shot Jerry Pegram?

What happened?

After Jerry Pegram was fatally shot by Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office deputies following a motorcycle pursuit on September 8, 2025, the Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office concluded that the use of deadly force was legally justified, and no criminal charges were filed against the involved officers.

Final outcome verified

Last checked: Jun 26, 2026

Sources: Ohio Attorney General's Office Bureau of Criminal Investigation

Timeline

Sep 8, 2025
Jerry Pegram is fatally shot by Ashtabula County Sheriff's Office deputies in Denmark Township, Ohio, after a motorcycle pursuit.
Jan 5, 2026
The autopsy report for Jerry Pegram is received by the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).
Jan 28, 2026
The Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office officially closes the case.
Feb 11, 2026
The Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office announces it will not file criminal charges against the involved officers, concluding the use of deadly force was legally justified.

Receipts

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