Chief of Police Sanford S. Perryman, Sylacauga Police Department, Alabama

Chief of Police Sanford S. Perryman

Sylacauga Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Saturday, May 2, 1914

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Sanford S. Perryman

Chief Sanford Perryman succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained in the line of duty the previous day, when Chief Perryman intercepted a local pool hall owner getting off the afternoon train with a suitcase of illegal whiskey. Both were shot in the gun battle, both died of their wounds.

Chief Perryman had served with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, May 1, 1914
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Chief Perryman,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sylacauga.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 2, 2024