JAMES W NEWCOME

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Officer Rank: Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 23-W: 14
Department: Frederick County, Virginia, S.O.
End of Watch: February 13, 1938
Cause: SHOT
Age: Unk
Years of Service: 9
Description: Sheriff Newcome was shot by a suspect when he went to the suspect's home to serve a warrant. The suspect was wanted for the illegal sale of sheep. The suspect fled the scene but was captured by a posse of law enforcement officers and brought to trial.
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