Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, August 7, 1981
Add to My HeroesDarrell Vendl Phelps
Detective Darrell Phelps was shot and killed while he and another officer moved through a marijuana field. Detective Phelps was investigating illegal cultivation of marijuana in Edmonson County
The suspect was convicted of Detective Phelps' murder and sentenced to 50 years in prison on September 4, 1981, and was released on February 13, 2013 after serving the minimum expiration sentence.
Detective Phelps had been with the agency for 12 years and was survived by his wife, daughter and son. He is buried at Union Cemetery in Quality, Kentucky. In honor of his service and sacrifice, an eight-mile stretch of Kentucky highway 1153 in Butler County has been designated the Detective Darrell V. Phelphs Memorial Highway.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 12 years
- Badge 652
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Served 31 years of a 50 year sentence
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsThis is my Dad. I retired from the same agency he Paid All For. The honor of his name on this day, means so much to Our Family. Keep Safe and Drive On!
Tpr. Daren Phelps U\634 retired
Kentucky State Police/ Son
August 7, 2021
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