Inspector James Newton Wood, Virginia Department of Prohibition Enforcement, Virginia

Inspector James Newton Wood

Virginia Department of Prohibition Enforcement, Virginia

End of Watch Friday, December 19, 1930

James Newton Wood

Inspector James Wood was shot and killed near Warsaw, in Richmond County, while attempting to serve a warrant. He had gone to the man's home with two other inspectors, one of whom was also his brother. The inspectors did not find the suspect but found five gallons of liquor.

They learned that the man was on his way home and waited for the him to return. When the man arrived he went into his home, obtained a shotgun, and opened fire. Inspector Wood was struck in the head by the blast. The man then barricaded himself in his home for several hours before surrendering to the county sheriff. The killer was executed in June, 1932.

Inspector Wood had served with the agency for eight years and had previously served as a federal agent for two years. He was survived by his wife, daughter and two sons.

Bio

Age 38
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Shot and wounded

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the eighty-first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

December 19, 2011