Patrolman George E. Roberts
End of Watch: Mon, Jul 7th, 1890
Date of Incident: Mon, Jul 7th, 1890
Cause of Death: Assault
Service Time: 7 years
Age: 33
Incident
Patrolman George Roberts died after being punched in the neck by a man he was attempting to arrest at an election polling place near the intersection of Ormsby Avenue and Second Street.
The polling place precinct sheriff attempted to prevent Patrolman Roberts from posting material at the location and started fighting him. When Patrolman Roberts attempted to place him under arrest the man struck him, breaking his neck.
The man was initially charged with murder but plead guilty to a lesser charge of manslaughter. He was fined $50, but the fine was later dismissed by Kentucky's governor.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
The Louisville Division of Police has been disbanded and absorbed by the Louisville Metro Police Department.
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Left on Monday, July 22nd, 2013
Thank you for your service.