Williamsport Bureau of Police, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Saturday, February 15, 1930
Age: 63
Tour of Duty: 26 years
Badge Number: 14
Cause of Death: Assault
Date of Incident: January 19, 1930
Weapon Used: Person; Alcohol involved
Suspect Info: Not available
Captain Jasper Fincher died from complications after being bitten on the hand by an intoxicated man. Captain Fincher was taking license cards from the man when he was bitten. He developed septicemia and died a little more than a month later.
Captain Fincher drove racehorses prior to joining the department and served as the first president of the Williamsport Police Pension Fund Association. Captain Fincher served as captain longer than anyone ever holding that position, nearly 25 years total.