JAMES MELVIN
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
Officer Rank: Town Marshal
Memorial Panel: 28-E: 25
Department: Paintsville, Kentucky, P.D.
End of Watch: August 26, 1921
Cause: SHOT
Age: Unk
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Marshal Melvin was killed during a moonshine operation raid conducted by local and federal agents. The lawmen had received word that a still was being operated on a farm. As the officers approached the cabin, shots were fired. A gunbattle ensued killing Marshal Melvin, BATF Agent J. H. Reynolds and wounding Deputy Manuel Fitzpatrick. Five suspects were arrested. Two suspects were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
View on Memorial
Share bio via email
Download Memorial map
Search for another officer
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
If you aren't logged into the website, you will be taken to a login page and then to the Update Officer Information form.
