Spartanburg County Sheriff's Office, South Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, June 4, 1925
Add to My HeroesJames Richard Snoddy
Rural Police Officer James Snoddy was shot and killed by a man he attempted to arrest near Cross Anchor for violating the prohibition law. The suspect was arrested ten days later near Gastonia, North Carolina.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 to 20 years in the South Carolina Penitentiary March 1, 1926.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Snoddy,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Spartanburg County.
BPA Mike Casey
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June 4, 2025
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