text size: A | A | A
Bush Pleads Guilty in Deputy's Death
   posted 8:10 pm Fri March 28, 2008 - Bedford Co., VA
   reporter: Manuel Quinones     posted by: Webteam
ABC 13 - Bush Pleads Guilty in Deputy's Death
  ABC 13 - Share Bush Pleads Guilty in Deputy's Death  ABC 13 - Print Bush Pleads Guilty in Deputy's Death  ABC 13 - Email Bush Pleads Guilty in Deputy's Death  ABC 13 - RSS Feeds  ABC 13 - Send Bush Pleads Guilty in Deputy's Death via Instant Messager
ABC 13 - Share This Article
related stories:
Stay on top of breaking news! Sign up for ABC 13 e-mail alerts.
Your Email:  
A tearful apology Friday from a woman accused of contributing to the death of Campbell County deputy Jason Saunders. Heather Bush pleaded guilty to eluding police and involuntary manslaughter.

The plea brings some closure for the Saunders family and knowing that Heather Bush was sentenced to seven years. It was while their son Jason was responding to her chase last year that he crashed his car and died. It's the one word friends and family of Deputy Jason Saunders wanted to hear from Heather Bush.

Heather Bush, Defendant - "Guilty."

Jason's mom Peggy is pleased with the guilty plea, but she's still not sure it's justice.

Peggy Saunders, Jason's Mom - "That's hard to say because nothing is going to bring my son home."

The family says at least they can now move on.

Saunders - "I am glad it's over. We needed it to be over. I kinda wish she had gotten more years but I am satisfied with what she did get."

Heather Bush was originally charged with second degree murder. But prosecutors and the Saunders family say agreeing to the lesser charge is a way to avoid a lengthy court battle.

Saunders - "I feel like we can concentrate more on the good memories. And put this behind us. Because we have a lot of good memories."

Randy Krantz, Commonwealth's Attorney - "While there is no excuse for what she did, we hope people remember what the risk these officers do when they go out every day."

Sheriff Terry Gaddy, Campbell County - "Anyone in the future thinking of running from law enforcement, may be consequences that they will look at."

Now Heather Bush is facing the consequences of her actions.

Bush - "I would just like to apologize to the Saunders family. I am very sorry."

Saunders - "Yes she did apologize and I just take it for what it's worth."

Bush is getting credit for time served, so she'll spend about six more years in prison for the guilty pleas. But add legal troubles she has in Chesterfield County right now and Bush could end up spending even more time behind bars.

Latest Comment on Bush Pleads Guilty in Deputy's Death
regularjoe
jays2345- Heather does have a violent history. Now you know.

This was tragic all the way around. If this scum had killed someone innocent on the way home while running from the law all the people defending her would be saying where were the police? She didn't (this time) and unfortunately someone that was actually a productive member of society ended up paying the price. Heather is behind bars where she should have been years ago and this in no way makes up for what she has done or the terrible loss of life that she is responsible for. She has been running amuck causing nothing but trouble for years and finally someone is dead. She hurt someone before while on one of her drug fueled rampages and time finally ran out. She could have killed any one of us at any time while she was out on one of her crime sprees and she wouldn't have cared if she had... even if the person she hurt, maimed or killed was posting on here in her defense. Our local police departments are paid to protect us to the best of their abilities from losers like Heather Bush and scumbags like her so I don't see the point of blaming Jason Saunders for any of this. He was doing his job after all (doing what productive members of society do) and Heather was breaking any and all laws as usual so why even try to defend the loser? Good riddance Heather. Huddleston is a little better now with you gone.

     
»
 read all comments
You need to be a registered member of
ABC 13 to leave comments on news stories.
Not a member yet? Click Here to sign up.
Username or Email Address
Password
Please leave your comments below:
Messages that harass, abuse or threaten other members; have obscene or otherwise objectionable content; have spam, commercial or advertising content or inappropriate links may be removed and may result in the loss of your posting privileges. Please do not post any private information unless you want it to be available publicly. Never assume that you are completely anonymous and cannot be identified by your posts.


TM & © WSET-TV, Inc.
Please read our Privacy Policy. By using this site, you accept our Terms of Service.
Children's Television | EEO Reports | WSET-TV adheres to the ICRA RATING SYSTEM

Pages throughout the WSET website feature links to other sites, some of which are operated by companies unrelated to WSET-TV.
WSET-TV has no control over the content or availability of any linked site.

Legal Notices. "TM & © WSET-TV, Inc.", recognizes the privacy interests of visitors to this site on the Internet.

Satellite Home Viewer Act Information | WSET EEO Reports CLICK HERE
{ts '2008-03-31 11:36:07'}