Perry Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Tuesday, December 14, 1915
James Edward Maloch
Chief Maloch was killed while trying to arrest a bootlegger.
About 8 PM on December 11, 1915, Chief Maloch had an informant buy liquor from a known bootlegger. Afterward, when Chief Maloch and a Noble County Deputy Sheriff started to arrest him, the bootlegger pulled a .38 revolver from his pocket and fired once as he started to run. Chief Maloch returned fire, but slumped to the ground from a shot in the abdomen.
The bootlegger was captured the next day. Chief Maloch died three days later at 2 AM on December 14th. The bootlegger was found guilty of the killing of Chief Maloch and sentenced to life in prison.
Chief Maloch was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, December 11, 1915
- Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
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