Sevierville Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Sunday, July 20, 1941
Add to My HeroesL. Newton Bogart
Chief of Police L. Newton Bogart was shot and killed by a mentally disturbed person who walked up to him on West Main Street and shot him five times with a .32 caliber handgun at 8:30 p.m.
The suspect then turned himself into a deputy sheriff. The 25-year-old suspect was sentenced to the Tennessee state prison for the criminally insane in Nashville. He was released in 1973 and died in 1998.
Chief Bogart had served with the Sevierville Police Department for 30 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 64
- Tour 30 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
- Offender Committed to mental institution
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsThis was my great grandfather. His portrait is on the wall at the Sevierville City police station. The city of Sevierville no longer honors the officers that were killed in the line of duty. Our family would love to see this tradition continued and notify us so we may attend along with other families.
Sincerely, Linda C. Pace Maryville TN
Linda C Pace
Great granddaughter of Chief Bogart
April 1, 2024
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