Raleigh County Constable's Office, West Virginia
End of Watch Saturday, May 3, 1930
Add to My HeroesJames L. Nealy
Constable James Nealy succumbed to gunshot wounds received several days earlier when two men opened fire while he and several officers conducted a raid on an illegal moonshine still.
One subject was shot and arrested at the scene. The other man was arrested several days later.
Both were acquitted after evidence was introduced that showed that Constable Nealy could have been accidentally shot by a fellow officer.
Constable Nealy had served with the Raleigh County Constable's Office for 13 months.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, April 30, 1930
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 83rd anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
May 9, 2013
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