Deputy Sheriff Frank Almon Hayden, Windsor County Sheriff's Office, Vermont

Deputy Sheriff Frank Almon Hayden

Windsor County Sheriff's Office, Vermont

End of Watch Sunday, July 26, 1908

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Frank Almon Hayden

Deputy Sheriff Frank Hayden died from injuries he received in Mount Holly when a man he was attempting to serve foreclosure papers on attacked him with an axe.

Deputy Hayden managed to shoot the suspect in the leg as a companion tried to subdue him. The suspect escaped but was later apprehended at his home.

The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on September 23, 1908.

Deputy Hayden was survived by his wife and four children. In addition to his duties as a deputy sheriff, he also served as the tax collector and town constable of Ludlow.

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Age 40
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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Saturday, July 25, 1908
Weapon Edged weapon; Axe
Offender Sentenced to life

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Deputy Hayden, it has been 96 years since you were taken from us. New England law enforcement has continued to thrive, learn and become safer due to the traditions and sacrifices you, your family, and many others have made for us. Thank you for your years of law enforcement service.

Chief (Ret) Steven Marshall
Georges Mills, NH

July 26, 2024