Phelps Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch Tuesday, October 27, 1936
Add to My HeroesMeredith "Merdie" Wolford
Marshal Meredith Wolford succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier while attempting to arrest a county constable.
The constable had become upset because Marshal Meredith had arrested one of his friends the previous night. Upon speaking with the constable, Marshal Wolford became fearful for his life and returned to town. He deputized a citizen and then returned to the constable's location to arrest him. As they approached, the constable opened fire, fatally wounding Marshal Wolford. The constable was also fatally shot during the battle.
Marshal Wolford was taken to a hospital in Matewan, West Virginia, where he died two days later.
Bio
- Age 48
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, October 25, 1936
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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View all 4 ReflectionsGod Bless You Marshal Wolford. May the good Lord above cradle you in His arms, and may you Rest in Peace my Brother in Blue.
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