Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Payton Meredith, Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Payton Meredith

Edmonson County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky

End of Watch Sunday, July 19, 1925

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Nathaniel Payton Meredith

Deputy Sheriff Nathaniel Meredith was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had assaulted his wife earlier in the day.

The assault had occurred at a picnic where the man became drunk and knocked the woman down. Deputy Meredith went to the man's home, located approximately three miles from Bee Springs near the Edmonson County-Grayson County line, to arrest him, but the man fatally shot Deputy Meredith.

The subject was sentenced to two years in prison.

Deputy Meredith was survived by his wife and three children.

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Age 37
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Sentenced to 2 years

domestic, warrant

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Deputy Sheriff Meredith,
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 Edmonson County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border PatrolRetired)

July 19, 2025