New Boston Police Department, Ohio
End of Watch: Sunday, April 28, 1907
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 28, 1907
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Apprehended in 1935
Marshal Arthur Rutter was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for writing offensive letters to a woman.
One of the letters suggested that she tie a string on a certain gate post if she desired to meet with him. When the man appeared at the appointed time and place, Marshal Rutter was there to meet him. As Marshal Rutter walked up to him, the suspect drew a revolver and shot him in the head, killing him instantly.
It was later discovered that the suspect was a married man who lived in the woman's neighborhood. The suspect fled from his home and remained at large for 28 years. He was arrested in Ironton, Ohio, March 11, 1935.