Boonville Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, October 22, 1938
Add to My HeroesArthur D. Matthews
Constable Arthur Matthews was killed when his vehicle was rammed by another vehicle during a pursuit.
He had been pursuing a suspected rum runner for approximately 10 miles before the vehicle rammed his car, pushing it into a tree, east of East Bend. Constable Matthews succumbed to his injuries approximately 20 minutes later.
The man driving the other car fled on foot, but two girls who were with him remained on scene and were taken into custody.
Constable Matthews was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 41
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsConstable Matthews,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of of Booneville.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
October 22, 2018
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