Sheriff Dona Arnett
End of Watch: Sat, Sep 26th, 1959
Date of Incident: Sat, Sep 26th, 1959
Cause of Death: Vehicular Assault
Service Time: 2 years
Age: 62
Survivors
His wife Clora, daughters Edith and Gladys, and sons Jerold and Harold
Incident
Sheriff Dona Arnett was intentionally struck and killed as he walked along Route 7 near his home in Royalton. Two men who had previously been arrested by Sheriff Arnett had planned to go to his home to murder him.
As they approached the home they saw him walking along the street. They waited until he was in a more isolated area, turned around, and struck him. They then ran over him a second time before fleeing.
Both suspects were later arrested by the Kentucky State Police and charged with murder.
Sheriff Arnett was serving his second year of a four year term as sheriff.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
Church Street
P.O. Box 589
Salyersville, Kentucky 41465
(606) 349-2914
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