Crittenden County Sheriff's Office, Arkansas
End of Watch Wednesday, February 9, 1944
Add to My HeroesRoy Curtis
Deputy Sheriff Roy Curtis was shot and mortally wounded in West Memphis by a man he attempted to arrest. Deputy Curtis died in a Memphis hospital four days later.
The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on December 1st, 1944.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, February 5, 1944
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1944
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Curtis,
On today, the 75th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Crittenden County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station
February 9, 2019
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