Constable Arthur D. Matthews, Boonville Police Department, North Carolina

Constable Arthur D. Matthews

Boonville Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, October 22, 1938

Arthur D. Matthews

Constable Arthur Matthews was killed when his vehicle was rammed by another vehicle during a pursuit.

He had been pursuing a suspected rum runner for approximately 10 miles before the vehicle rammed his car, pushing it into a tree, east of East Bend. Constable Matthews succumbed to his injuries approximately 20 minutes later.

The man driving the other car fled on foot, but two girls who were with him remained on scene and were taken into custody.

Constable Matthews was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 41
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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Constable Matthews,
Sir, it has taken almost 76 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Booneville.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 15, 2014