The Police Benevolent Foundation, Inc. and the North Carolina Division of the Southern States PBA are in mourning as one of their own, Deputy Kenneth Cobb of the Bertie County Sheriff’s Office, and his three year old son were tragically killed in a jet ski accident late Sunday afternoon.  Deputy Cobb, his three year old son David and his wife Katrina were riding a jet ski on a remote part of the Cashie River when the accident happened.  Cobb’s wife remains in critical condition at Pitt County Memorial Hospital.

 

An account has been established under the Police Benevolent Foundation called the “Deputy Kenneth Cobb Memorial Fund” at Wachovia Bank.  Donations can be made at any Wachovia Bank so that the public can assist in the efforts to provide financial support to Deputy Cobb’s family.  Donations can also be made clicking here.  All donations made to this memorial fund are tax-deductible, and 100% of the funds will go to Deputy Kenny Cobb’s family.

 

The Police Benevolent Foundation is also taking donations via text for the “Deputy Kenneth Cobb Memorial Fund.” You can help by texting the phrase COPS COBB to 85944.  A $10 donation will be made through your cell phone bill.  The PBF is asking everyone to please pass this information along to friends and family. Deputy Cobb’s family will need all of us to rally behind them in these hard times.