Patrolman John Henry Creech

Patrolman John Henry Creech | Poor Fork Police Department, Kentucky
Poor Fork Police Department, Kentucky
Patrolman John Henry Creech

Poor Fork Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Saturday, December 25, 1920

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John Henry Creech

Patrolman John Creech was shot and killed when he was confronted by family members of a man he had arrested shortly before Christmas.

Several of the family members and their friends were walking through town on Christmas Day declaring they were going to get revenge on Patrolman Creech. Patrolman Creech and a Harlan County sheriff's deputy encountered the group and were fired upon. During the ensuing exchange of gunfire, Patrolman Creech and one of the family members were killed. The deputy and two men in the group were wounded.

One of the family members was charged with murder and tried four times, with each trial ending in a hung jury. The man was pardoned by the governor before a fifth trial was started.

Patrolman Creech was survived by his wife, three children, and parents.

Bio

  • Age 46
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Pardoned

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We cannot fully honor our heroes of the present without honoring our heroes of the past, Your heroism and service is honored today, the 101st anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

February 12, 2021

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