Bethel Police Department, North Carolina
End of Watch Sunday, January 20, 1929
Add to My HeroesEugene Garland Jones
Patrolman Eugene Jones shot and killed by a prisoner who had been arrested for larceny in Bethel.
The man had been given a bond by the village mayor and told Patrolman Jones that he had family in Robersonville who could provide it. Patrolman Jones agreed to take him to Robersonville. During the trip along the Bethel-Williamson Highway, the subject was able to gain control of Patrolman Jones' service weapon and shot him several times, leaving him on the side of the rural road. Despite being mortally wounded, Patrolman Jones was able to walk a considerable distance before collapsing and dying. His body was found on the morning of Sunday, January 20th, 1929.
The man fled to New York but was apprehended several months later after returning to North Carolina. He was convicted of Patrolman Jones' murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison. After being paroled he committed a second murder in Atlanta, Georgia. He was returned to prison where he later died.
Patrolman Jones was survived by his wife and nine children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Officer's handgun
- Offender Died in prison
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsReflecting back on this Great man honored, he was taken away too soon and only a few weeks after the birth of his 9th child, my mother. She never got to know her dad, but knew and never forgot of his bravery and dedication as a police officer and now at almost 95 and the last surviving of her 8 siblings, we still sit and talk about the day he was taken from this earth. One day they will meet and rejoice. He would have been so proud of the beautiful woman you grew into and your loving heart. Love you Mama.
Winifred
Winifred Hassell
My granddad
September 13, 2024
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