Perry County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, August 4, 1922
Richard J. Crawford
Deputy Sheriff Richard Crawford was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man on a warrant for breaching the peace.
The suspect fled to his home on Second Creek, where he was located and arrested by a posse two weeks later. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to 21 years in prison.
Deputy Crawford was a U. S. Army veteran.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 21 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Crawford,
On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 4, 2017
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