Deputy Sheriff Robert W. Arnold

Deputy Sheriff Robert W. Arnold | Osage County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
Osage County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
Deputy Sheriff Robert W. Arnold

Osage County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, December 14, 1924

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Robert W. Arnold

Deputy Sheriff Bob Arnold succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day while attempting to serve an arrest warrant in the Wildhorse neighborhood for non-payment of services rendered.

As he entered the suspect's residence he was shot by the man, who was hiding behind curtains.

The suspect was apprehended in Bentonville, Arkansas, on March 17, 1925. On May 26, 1925, he was convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Deputy Arnold was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, December 13, 1924
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Sentenced to 40 years

warrant service

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Deputy Sheriff Arnold,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Osage County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 14, 2024

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