Hanoverton Village Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch Tuesday, July 13, 1965
Add to My HeroesRoy N. Painter
Marshal Painter was killed in an automobile accident on Route 30 while on patrol. Several witnesses reported Marshal Painter attempting to stop a speeding vehicle prior to the accident.
Marshal Painter held a dual role as a Columbiana County constable in addition to the being the Hanoverton Village marshal. He had served as a constable for over 15 years.
He was a US Army veteran of WWII and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He was survived by his wife, three daughters, two sons, and his father.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 15 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsNEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Village Marshal Roy N. Painter of the Hanoverton Village Police Department, Ohio and the additional 83 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.
Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation
July 13, 2022
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